Nathan Ake could save Chelsea a lot of money, says Jamie Redknapp. (Getty Images)

Nathan Ake has been tipped to replace Gary Cahill in Antonio Conte’s three-man defence at Chelsea.

The 21-year-old is currently on loan at Bournemouth and has impressed in the last three games for Eddie Howe’s side.

Cahill, meanwhile, gifted Manchester City with the opening goal in Chelsea’s 3-1 victory on Saturday and Jamie Redknapp believes Ake could be the direct replacement for the England international.

‘Although there are elements of his game he needs to improve upon, Ake could end up saving Chelsea a lot of money,’ Redknapp told the Daily Mail.


Cahill could be replaced by Ake, according to Jamie Redknapp (AFP/Getty Images)

‘Chelsea are crying out for a left-sided centre back. Gary Cahill has done well there this season but the position does not come naturally to him.



‘Good left-footed centre backs are hard to find. Chelsea may go out and buy someone like Giorgio Chiellini but they could have a long-term solution on their books in Ake.’

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