Manchester United will reportedly focus on signing 23-year-old Algerian international Rayan Ait-Nouri from fellow Premier League club Wolverhampton Wanderers.
According to a report by Caught Offside, Rayan Ait-Nouri is the subject of interest from Manchester United. The Red Devils were keen on signing Nuno Mendes, but the move for the Portuguese international has cooled, with the youngster set to sign a new deal with Paris Saint-Germain. Meanwhile, Wolverhampton Wanderers want around €55-60 million to sell their wide player.
The rise and rise of Rayan Ait-Nouri
Rayan Ait-Nouri has established himself as one of the best wing-backs in the Premier League since joining Wolverhampton Wanderers from Angers SCO. The youngster was slow off the blocks but has gradually grown in stature at the Black Country club in the last four and a half years.
The 23-year-old has been a rare bright spot for Wolverhampton Wanderers in a chaotic 2024/25 campaign thus far. Ait-Nouri has chipped in with four goals and nine assists in 23 appearances across all competitions, with his contribution helping the team in several games.
Meanwhile, Ait-Nouri’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe. A move across the Premier League might be on the cards for the Algerian international, with Manchester United among his prospective suitors. Meanwhile, Wolverhampton Wanderers have slapped a price tag worth around €55-60 million on him.
What next?
Manchester United’s interest in Rayan Ait-Nouri makes sense. The Red Devils have been scouring the market for a new left wing-back heading into the winter transfer window due to Luke Shaw’s never-ending fitness woes. In addition, Tyrell Malacia has yet to get up to speed since returning from his long-term layoff.
So, Manchester United can do with a new left wing-back, with Nuno Mendes emerging as a top target. However, the Portuguese international will likely sign a new contract with Paris Saint-Germain, forcing Manchester United to cool that move and focus on Ait-Nouri. However, Wolverhampton Wanderers’ asking price of around €55-60 million leaves Manchester United in a spot of bother.
It is unclear if Manchester United can afford a deal worth around €55-60 million for a wing-back amid their struggles to comply with the Profit and Sustainability Rules. So, it will be interesting to see if they can muster the funds to secure an agreement with Wolverhampton Wanderers for the 23-year-old Algerian international.
