Manchester City is reportedly on the verge of signing Rayan Ait-Nouri, the left-back from Wolverhampton Wanderers, as confirmed by Algerian media on Thursday. This potential transfer follows closely on the heels of City’s agreement with AC Milan for Dutch midfielder Tijjani Reijnders, expected to be finalized this week.
City is putting a strong emphasis on bolstering their squad ahead of the upcoming season, with intentions to enhance Pep Guardiola’s midfield and defensive lines. The initial transfer fee for Reijnders is set at €55 million, with the possibility of climbing to €70 million based on various performance-related add-ons.
In addition to Reijnders, Manchester City is also pursuing Lyon’s attacking midfielder Rayan Cherki, aiming to secure their signings before the FIFA Club World Cup. Reports indicate that as part of recent developments, the Algerian Football Federation has received correspondence from Manchester City allowing Ait-Nouri to leave the national team training camp to undertake a medical examination in anticipation of the transfer.
The collaboration between City and Wolves appears to be progressing smoothly, as selectors within the Etihad have reached an agreement with Wolves management for Ait-Nouri, who has shown promise during his time with Angers SCO and has garnered attention for his abilities on the field.
As the story unfolds, these strategic moves by Manchester City underscore their ambition to strengthen the team and maintain competitiveness on both domestic and international levels.