Manchester City targeting deal for Rayan Ait-Nouri | OneFootball

Manchester City are working on a deal to sign Wolverhampton Wanderers left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri, according to The Athletic.

City are also considering alternatives, but the Wolves man is understood to be at the top of their shortlist.

Having deployed Josko Gvardiol and Nico O’Reilly heavily at left-back last season, it is no surprise they are in the market for reinforcements.

Ait-Nouri has impressed over the last couple of seasons, catching the eye of several top Premier League clubs, including Chelsea and Liverpool.

He featured in 37 league matches for Wolves in the recently concluded campaign, bagging four goals and seven assists.

The Algerian is capable of playing higher up the pitch as a wing-back – a trait Pep Guardiola values highly in his fluid tactical system.

While City and Wolves are yet to reach an agreement over a deal for Ait-Nouri, there is a growing expectation that he will move to the Etihad Stadium sooner rather than later.

Despite Ait-Nouri having one year left on his existing deal, Wolves are expected to demand more than £40 million for one of their prized assets.

City would ideally like to complete most of their transfer business before heading to the United States for the Club World Cup later this month.

They are also in contact with AC Milan and Olympique Lyon for Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki as they look to bounce back from an underwhelming season.