Manchester CityNathan Ake has not featured regularly for the Premier League team this season.
The Netherlands international has played 1,445 minutes in 29 matches, including only four league starts.
His limited role at Manchester City encouraged him to leave the Etihad in the winter market.
In December, witness the game Covered claims from Spain The centre-back has offers from unnamed Premier League sides for January and Barcelona were also involved.
A move never materialized but the La Liga winners kept it on their agenda.
Barcelona is not leaving Manchester City player
This is as of Friday's edition sports worldAnd their headline said 'Barca have not ruled out centre-back Nathan Ake.'
The Spanish giants are looking to improve the centre-back and striker positions in the next window and have already identified targets for both positions.
Ake is on their list of defensive targets as his name is still on the table at Camp Nou.
The 31-year-old is keen to leave Manchester City after this season, which should please his fans.
Sources have told the newspaper that Barcelona have identified the defender as a 'low-cost option'.
His profile is in line with what the Spanish giants are looking for in a centre-back.
The problem for the Catalan club is that when it comes to their 'direct rival' Manchester City is unwilling to compromise and will not offer a discount. The Etihad club sees Barcelona as Champions League rivals.
Nathan Ake's high salary and Pep Guardiola's side looking to create a bidding war to earn him as much as possible is also a matter of concern for Barcelona.
As for Hansi Flick's side, the Dutchman is attracting interest from unnamed Premier League clubs, AS Roma and Juventus. Earlier this month, Sport Witness broadcast news Solid interest from the Serie A pair.
Contract, price and agent information
The player's contract expires in 2027, and he is worth €15m transfer market.
Agency The.Team is managing the Manchester City defender, who arrived at the Etihad from AFC Bournemouth in August 2020.
