According to Team Talk, Coventry City are admirers of Nathan Ake. It is understood that Frank Lampard is keen on adding proven Premier League experience to his squad following promotion.

Pep Guardiola has stated that he wants Nathan Ake to stay at Manchester City this summer, but admitted that he is unsure about Ake's future. The defender has been linked with a move to Coventry City following suggestions from former Manchester United defender Jaap Stam. Ake has one more year left on the deal he signed at Manchester City in 2023. Coventry City would likely have to pay a decent fee for Ake, and it is expected that he would earn close to, or even over £100,000 per week even if he takes a wage cut. According to Capology's estimations, Ake currently earns £160,000 per week.

According to former Manchester United defender Jaap Stam, Frank Lampard has been told to target 31-year-old Dutch international Nathan Aké to help Coventry City. Stam has observed that Aké has had limited playing time at Manchester City this season, making only five Premier League starts, and has only one year left on his contract. Several other clubs, including PSV, Milan, and Juventus, have also been recently linked with the player, with recent reports from May 2026 valuing him between €10 and €15 million.