Bournemouth are prepared to listen to offers in January for Nathan Ake.

The Sun says the Cherries are set to spark a £40million scramble for Ake.

And boss Eddie Howe is keen to line up a replacement centre-back in a hurry.

Howe fears the Dutch 23-year-old will be sold in January or at the end of the season, with several top clubs impressed with his form.

The south coast club will hold out for a huge fee and their valuation is no secret to Ake's fan club at home and abroad.

Reports claim Chelsea have a £40m buyback clause in the deal which took Ake to the Vitality Stadium.

While the likes of Manchester United, Manchester City and Tottenham have all been linked with the Netherlands international.