Coventry City transfer news: Nathan Ake talk, Ross Barkley update, Anthony Patterson | OneFootball

FLW takes a look at all the latest transfer chatter surrounding the West Midlands club.

Coventry City are heading into what could be a defining summer transfer window following their promotion to the Premier League.

As such, the Sky Blues have already been linked with several names from the top-flight, with Frank Lampard saying the club need to act quickly to get the right deals done.

The 47-year-old told talkSPORT, "We've got a lot of work to do. We'll do it quickly, and I think I feel like we have to do it quickly."

Even though the window doesn't open until Monday 15th June, FLW takes a look at all the latest transfer chatter surrounding the West Midlands club.

Frank Lampard backed to sign Manchester City defender

Former Manchester United defender Jaap Stam has urged Frank Lampard to target Manchester City defender Nathan Ake this summer.

Via Coventry Live, Stam said of his compatriot, “Nathan Ake has a great personality, he's a clever player. I think he can use that to help other players around him to become better players. As a club, you need to look at that.

"Having said that, with experienced players, sometimes when they go into smaller clubs, they think they always need to play. So you also need to have a look because he's older.

"… He played with Frank Lampard at Chelsea so that would be a good combination, I think, because at Coventry, Frank has done a great job to bring them back to the Premier League."

Now 31-years-old, Aké has played Premier League football consistently since the 15/16 season, when he joined Watford on loan from Chelsea. However, this season, he's only started five league games.

Considering the only Coventry centre-back with any top-flight experience is Luke Woolfenden, who got relegated with Ipswich Town in 24/25, you can imagine Lampard would want some more 'proven' centre-backs at his disposal next season.

Aston Villa midfielder might be Coventry City's first Premier League era signing

According to The Sun’s Alan Nixon, via his Patreon, Lampard wants Aston Villa’s Ross Barkley to become Coventry’s first signing in the summer.

Nixon highlights in the aforementioned report that while there’d be no actual transfer fee for 32-year-old, as his contract at Villa Park expires, Barkley would become Coventry’s highest-paid player if his demands are met.

When looking at Capology estimates, this does make sense, as Barkley is estimated to be earning £60k-per-week, and has been for the past two years.

Using the same site, the Sky Blues' highest-paid player in the Championship this past season is apparently Woolfenden, who earns an estimated £25k-per-week - less than half of what Barkley's on.

reportedly also in the mix and arguably holding the upper hand due to their better financial situation.

What we know about Sunderland goalkeeper potentially replacing Carl Rushworth at Coventry City

After signing a new deal with Brighton in 2023, Coventry loan star Carl Rushworth is still under contract with the Seagulls until 2027 - and they also hold an option for an extra year.

So, while everybody knows Lampard and Doug King would rather pursue the 24-year-old, another goalkeeper two years his senior could become Coventry's new first-choice.

The Sunderland Echo outlines reported interest in the Black Cats' Anthony Patterson from Coventry alongside West Brom, Hull City, Southampton and Derby County, who are all eyeing a potential summer deal valued at around £8-10m.

However, on the face of it, Patterson doesn't have the Premier League experience that Coventry may be looking for in a potential Rushworth replacement.

Given his own Millwall loan ended sourly, after gifting Hull City their second goal in the play-off semi-finals, you can imagine the Sky Blues would look elsewhere. It's perhaps more than likely Patterson ends up back in the second tier next season.