It has been reported that Tottenham are keen on adding a centre-back to their squad<\/a>, and over the last few hours, we have heard that Spurs have explored a move for Manuel Akanji<\/a>.<\/p>\n It has now been revealed that another City defender is also on the Lilywhites\u2019 radar.<\/p>\n This update comes from GiveMeSport<\/a>, who claim that Spurs have held discussions with City to find out whether it would be possible to lure Nathan Ake away from the club.<\/p>\n The Dutch international, who arrived at the Etihad Stadium from Bournemouth five years ago in a \u00a340m deal, has been identified by Spurs as someone who can bolster their defensive stocks.<\/p>\n It is revealed that Tottenham Hotspur<\/a> officials saw their clash at the Etihad last week as the ideal opportunity to discuss a deal, and did so with their City counterparts.<\/p>\n Those face-to-face talks were aimed at gauging whether an offer for Ake would be entertained before Monday\u2019s 7 pm deadline.<\/p>\n Why Thomas Frank is keen on signing Ake<\/p>\n GiveMeSport<\/a> say that Thomas Frank<\/a> is an admirer of the 30-year-old and finds his versatility to be attractive.<\/p>\n![\"Tottenham](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GettyImages-2170567927-1024x683.jpg\")
Photo by Marcel van Dorst\/EYE4images\/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesTottenham have already held talks with Man City regarding Nathan Ake<\/p>\n