Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe has refused to discuss the future of defender Nathan Ake.

The Dutchman's impressive performances this season has seen him attract interest from former club Chelsea and Manchester United.

But Howe doesn't want to discuss Ake's future until the end of the season.

He told the Daily Echo: "We are in the middle of the season and it is not the time, especially with players who are very settled and in good form, for me to necessarily talk about transfer speculation regarding them.

"He has been very consistent again. Nathan is the type of player who suits the consistency of playing and he has got better and better as the season has gone on.

"He always shows a great attitude, is very level-headed and I am very pleased with him."