Tottenham transfer news: Mauricio Pochettino preparing to buy Bournemouth defender Nathan Ake for 40million

Tottenham transfer news: Mauricio Pochettino preparing to buy Bournemouth defender Nathan Ake for 40million
Tottenham are planning on signing Bournemouth defender Nathan Ake for 40million this summer.The Champions League runners-up are keen to bolster their defence as they prepare for the possible departure of Toby Alderweireld, report The Sun.Getty2

Ake is wanted by Tottenham

Back in March, the Belgian cast doubts over his Spurs future by admitting he is unsure where he will be playing his football next season.At the turn of the year, Spurs triggered a clause in Alderweirelds contract to extend his deal until 2020, but in doing so activated a 25m release clause in the summer transfer window. Ake left Chelsea for 20million in 2017 and has starred for Eddie Howe’s side.The 24-year-old started all 38 games in the Premier League last season and scored four times for the Cherries, establishing himself as a fan favourite along the way.getty2

Alderweireld has a release clause of 25million in his contract and could leave for Man United

Ake also netted a stoppage-time winner against nine-man Spurs back in May.Spurs, who have not signed a player since Lucas Mouras 25million arrival from Paris Saint-Germain in January 2018, are also interested in two other Bournemouth stars.Clinton Morrison says it comes as no shock that Christian Eriksen wants to leave TottenhamThe club have previously been noted as keen on striker Callum WIlson and midfielder David Brook, who excelled in his debut Premier League campaign.

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