Manchester City have held talks with Bournemouth over a deal for defender Nathan Ake.
Discussions are at an early stage with City assessing their options as they look to add four new players this summer with defence a priority.
No bid has yet been received by Bournemouth.
Ake, who is valued around £40million, also has interest from former club Chelsea and is among the centre backs being considered by Manchester United.
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The 25-year old has long been considered by City as he can cover at left back and counts as a homegrown player.