And Cherries 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.
Ake didn’t have the greatest of games in Saturday’s 2-1 defeat to Newcastle, but previous efforts throughout the season have played a big role in Bournemouth’s impressive Premier League campaign.
Howe knows the offers could come in the next transfer window and his spies are checking out possible replacements around Europe.
They have been focusing on Italy’s Serie A for young defenders who would fit the bill.
Brentford star Chris Mepham is also fancied but Howe failed to land the 21-year-old last term.
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