Juventus will compete with Crystal Palace in the race to sign 30-year-old Dutch defender Nathan Ake from Manchester City in the winter transfer window.

According to a report by Italian outlet Juve Live, Nathan Ake is the subject of interest of Juventus. The Serie A giants are eager to bolster their defensive unit by signing a centre-back in the winter transfer window. So, the 30-year-old Manchester City utility man has emerged as a target for the Bianconeri.

The Italian heavyweights have joined Crystal Palace in the battle for the Dutchman’s signature, with the Eagles also keen on signing a centre-back in the winter transfer window. The latest update has revealed that Ake is ready to embark on a new adventure in January to secure regular game time in the second half of the 2025/26 season, leading up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Nathan Ake and his situation

Nathan Ake has endured a topsy-turvy ride since joining Manchester City from Bournemouth in a deal worth £40 million in August 2020. While the 30-year-old has been a dependable performer at the back for the Citizens, he has been in and out of the starting lineup in the last half a decade, with his game time dwindling this term. Nevertheless, he has been a utility man for Manchester City due to his ability to play as a centre-back and a left-back.

The Dutch defender has made over 150 appearances thus far for Manchester City while chipping in with ten goals and three assists. However, the lack of regular game time has compelled Ake to consider his future at the Etihad. The Netherlands international has no shortage of suitors pursuing his signature, with Crystal Palace and Juventus among the prospective suitors vying for his signature heading into the winter transfer window.

A man in demand

Crystal Palace’s interest in Nathan Ake is understandable. The Eagles are scouring the market for a centre-back heading into the winter transfer window amid uncertainties surrounding Marc Guehi’s long-term future. The English international will leave Crystal Palace next year, compelling the South London club to seek a replacement from the market.

As for Juventus, Gleison Bremer has picked up another injury this season, leaving the Bianconeri short-handed in the defensive unit. So, the Serie A giants must dip into the market for a centre-back, with Ake emerging as a viable target.

Meanwhile, the latest report has revealed that the 30-year-old Dutchman is ready to leave Manchester City in the winter transfer window to secure regular game time in the second half of the 2025/26 season. That will enable the Manchester City utility man to stake a claim for a spot in the Dutch national squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.