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title: "Chelsea could consider Ake as Luiz replacement after transfer ban – A good move for the Blues?"
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author: "Oliver Birch"
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published: "2019-08-09T14:17:01Z"
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# Chelsea could consider Ake as Luiz replacement after transfer ban – A good move for the Blues?

Chelsea will look at re-signing Nathan Ake at the end of the the current transfer ban as a replacement for David Luiz, if Frank Lampard feels he needs to strengthen his defensive options.

[That’s according to Matt Law from the Telegraph](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/08/09/chelsea-could-move-re-sign-nathan-ake-frank-lampard-wants-david/), who suggests Lampard will activate Ake’s £40million buy-back clause should he decide that he needs to replace Luiz following his move to Arsenal.

So would it be a good idea for Lamps to re-sign the centre-back at the end of the ban?

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### read chelsea verdict

It’s certainly an interesting topic.

Ake has clearly flourished following his move to Bournemouth two years ago, becoming a consistent figure at the back for Eddie Howe’s side.

The Netherlands international has made 79 appearances in his two season’s as a Cherries player, whilst also impressing in his short loan spell on the South coast the previous campaign.

But a move for him would only be worth it **IF** it becomes apparent that we’re in need of defensive reinforcements over the course of the season. While he would no doubt bolster our defensive options, signing him to become a squad rotation player would only stall his career in my opinion.