Manchester CityNathan Ake did not have a significant role in the Premier League team this season.
Outgoing manager Pep Guardiola gave the Netherlands 688 minutes in 18 Premier League matches, including six starts.
That hasn't stopped the Manchester City player from being included in Ronald Koeman's squad for the World Cup. However, it could make the centre-back consider changing clubs this summer.
Barcelona have identified the 31-year-old as a low-cost option to improve their defence.
Last month, Sports Witness Covered claims from Spain The Citizens will not make any concessions to Barça, their Champions League rivals. Their wages are also a problem for the La Liga winners.
Turkish option for Manchester City player
Nathan Ake may have the opportunity to switch to Türkiye where Fenerbahçe could be an option, according to him photomac.
The Yellow Canaries will hold elections this weekend and their former president, Aziz Yıldırım, is running for the same role.
Yıldırım has talked about the importance of strengthening the defense and Aké is his top target.
He recently traveled to England to hold talks with Manchester City for a centre-back. If the presidential candidate is to win the upcoming elections he will bring the Dutchman to Istanbul.
The Etihad club are demanding €11m and the former AFC Bournemouth man wants salaries of €6m per annum excluding bonuses. Yildirim insisted that he could meet both of their demands and that he would insist on the transfer if elected as the new president of Fenerbahçe.
There is no mention of whether the player is open to a switch to Turkey. If he decides to leave Manchester City, he will likely have a choice among the top five European leagues.
Summer exit on the cards
The defender has 13 months left on his contract and is worth €15m transfer market.
Manchester City have yet to confirm Pep Guardiola's successor, but Nathan Ake is unlikely to be a key part of the next manager's plans.
Therefore, a move away from the Etihad could be a possibility this summer. This will improve his chances of featuring regularly next season.
