View: Everton surely given green light to sign 4-time PL winner as summer exit update drops

Everton could now make a swoop to bring in Nathan Ake from Manchester City.

The Toffees are on the hunt for European qualification and will be eager to add to their squad to continue the improvement under David Moyes.

There have already been various transfer targets linked with a move to Hill Dickinson Stadium, and defensive options may prove a priority.

Jarrad Branthwaite has struggled with injury problems, so bringing in cover for the Englishman would be a wise move on Merseyside.

Ake could prove to be an excellent option for Everton as he looks destined to depart Manchester City once the summer window opens.

Nathan Ake ready to leave Manchester City

The Netherlands international has emerged as a target on Merseyside on the past as his time at the Etihad looked to be coming to an end.

He has been a bit-part player this season and has seen his Premier League minutes be limited by Pep Guardiola.

That has prompted exit links over recent months, but it now appears that a departure could be edging ever closer.

Fabrizio Romano reported on Wednesday that the 31-year-old is exploring the possibility of leaving City in the summer.

The defender is ready to focus on the rest of the season before potentially making a move away from the Etihad Stadium when the transfer window opens.

That could afford Everton a perfect chance to sign Ake after being linked to him previously in recent months and years.

Everton could pull of transfer heroics with Ake signing

The Blues are certainly in need of defensive reinforcements moving into the summer, especially with Branthwaite back on the sidelines.

As good as Michael Keane has been, Moyes will surely want to improve on the Englishman even after his contract extension was confirmed.

Ake would certainly represent that after many stellar years at Manchester City, where he has played a part in four Premier League title wins.

That experience would be invaluable at Hill Dickinson Stadium, as Jack Grealish has proved throughout his loan spell from the Etihad.

Signing the Dutchman on a cut-price deal could prove to be the best business that the Toffees can do when the summer window opens.

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