Manchester City defender Nathan Ake reportedly has no interest in joining West Ham United, and he has rejected the East London club.

According to a report by TEAMtalk, Nathan Ake is the subject of interest from West Ham United. The Hammers are keen on reinforcing 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 East London club.

However, the Dutchman has no interest in joining West Ham, and he has turned down the opportunity to move to the London Stadium. The development has boosted the prospects of his other suitors, with Crystal Palace also keen on signing Ake from Manchester City in the winter transfer window.

How has Nathan Ake fared at Manchester City?

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 reliable at the back for the Citizens, he has struggled to become a first-choice starter, with his game time plummeting in the last two seasons. Nevertheless, the Dutchman has been a utility man for Manchester City, as he can play as a centre-back and a left-back.

The versatile 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 seek a departure. The Netherlands international has no shortage of suitors pursuing his signature, with Crystal Palace and West Ham United among the prospective suitors vying for his signature heading into the winter transfer window.

London return on the horizon?

Crystal Palace’s interest in Nathan Ake makes sense. The Eagles are scouring the market for a centre-back heading into the winter transfer window as they prepare for life after Marc Guehi. The English international has entered the final months of his Crystal Palace contract, compelling the South London club to look for a long-term replacement.

As for West Ham United, the East London club will dip into the market for a centre-back in the winter transfer window, as Max Kilman faces an uncertain future at the London Stadium amid his links with Crystal Palace. Additionally, Konstantinos Mavropanos and Jean-Clair Todibo have struggled to make their move. So, Ake has emerged as a viable target for West Ham.

However, the 30-year-old Dutchman has rejected the East London club, and he does not want to move to the London Stadium in the winter transfer window. The development has boosted Crystal Palace’s prospects, and it will be interesting to see if they sign Ake from Manchester City in the coming weeks.