Manchester United eye Rayan Ait-Nouri in January transfer pursuit

Manchester United secured a 3-2 comeback win over AS Roma in the Champions League on November 4, 2026. The match underscored issues in their squad, particularly at left-back, where Diogo Dalot started due to injuries to Luke Shaw and Patrick Dorgu. Reports indicate United are considering a move for Manchester City’s Rayan Ait-Nouri in January, as he seeks more playing time after joining City from Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2025. Journalist Florian Plettenberg stated personal terms for the transfer would not be problematic, but convincing City to sell may be challenging due to the intense rivalry between the clubs. Should this pursuit falter, United might target Barcelona's Alejandro Balde or Rennes’ Mahamadou Nagida instead.

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