Nathan Ake, currently with Manchester City , is the latest name linked with a potential switch to Chelsea. The defender could become a key signing should the move materialise, as the club seeks to strengthen in a key area of the pitch. Inter, Milan and Barcelona are reportedly waiting in the wings. Finalising a fee and payment terms remains central to closing the transfer. With only 38 goals conceded in 31 (1.23 per game), Chelsea have been one of the stronger defences in the Premier League this season.. Nathan Ake would be asked to keep that standard and provide dependable cover when needed. Manchester City continue to be linked with Alejandro Balde Martinez, Pau Cubarsi and Eduardo Camavinga while Chelsea are also rumoured to be tracking Maxence Lacroix, Ben White and Archie Gray. Can't get enough Chelsea transfer rumours? Follow @PlayerSwitchCom on Twitter for the latest transfer news as it happens.