Three clubs 'ponder taking Chelsea's Nathan Ake on loan'

Fulham, Wigan Athletic and Middlesbrough are reportedly keen on signing Chelsea youngster Nathan Ake on loan.

The 18-year-old is believed to have rejected a temporary switch to Vitesse Arnhem in favour of remaining in England.

With Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho open to offloading the midfielder, the three clubs mentioned have been keeping track of the situation, according to the Daily Star.

Ake signed for the Blues from Feyenoord in 2011.