Manchester City Interested in Wolves Full-Back Rayan Aït-Nouri

Manchester City are considering a summer transfer for Wolverhampton Wanderers left-back Rayan Aït-Nouri. The Algerian international is a top candidate for their defense improvement plans.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Manchester City have contacted Wolves to discuss a potential deal for Rayan Aït-Nouri. The 23-year-old is a key target for City as they aim to improve the left-back position. Reports suggest City are conducting checks and have placed Aït-Nouri high on their shortlist after his impressive season with Wolves. The club sees him as a Premier League-proven player who fits well into their squad. Wolves, aware of the growing interest, have reportedly set a price between £40 million and £50 million and are preparing to offer him a new contract to keep him at Molineux.

WOLVES AND AÏT-NOURI’S SEASON SO FAR

Aït-Nouri has had his best season yet for Wolves under manager Vitor Pereira since December. His defensive stability and attacking skills from left-back have been crucial in Wolves’ strong Premier League form, winning six games in a row for the first time since 1970. Wolves are comfortably 19 points clear of the relegation zone near the season’s end.

WHAT NEXT?

Despite rumors of a new contract, Wolves could consider selling Aït-Nouri if the asking price is met. If Manchester City proceed, negotiations could intensify in the coming weeks. Wolves might activate a clause to buy out a 50% sell-on from Aït-Nouri’s previous club, Angers, before any transfer. Manchester City, who finished just behind leaders Arsenal, are focused on strengthening key positions for the next title challenge and could pursue talks for Aït-Nouri as the summer window opens. Wolves’ final home game is against Brighton, while City prepare for important fixtures to bridge the gap at the top of the table.