Man Utd ‘looking at Wolves star Ait-Nouri to fill problem left wing-back spot’ if they miss out on top transfer target
MANCHESTER UNITED are looking at Wolves star Rayan Ait-Nouri as an alternative left-back option, according to reports.
Paris Saint-Germain full-back Nuno Mendes his United’s No1 target, but a move to Old Trafford is growing more and more unlikely.
But United are currently way off from matching his £50m asking price and vast wages, reports The Independent.
United need to sell players in order to meet those demands and PSG aren’t keen on letting the Portugal international.
As a result, United’s attention has shifted elsewhere in case Mendes stays in Paris.
Ait-Nouri has impressed at Wolves despite a hugely difficult season.
He has excelled as both a traditional left-back and a forward-thinking wing-back.
The Algerian international has scored four goals and provided five assists across 22 appearances in all competitions this season.
He has three goals and five assists in the Premier League.
Diogo Dalot, Noussair Mazraoui, and Tyrell Malacia have struggled for consistency, forcing Amorim to demand reinforcements.
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Luke Shaw is on the verge of returning from another muscular injury, his recurring fitness issues have left United looking elsewhere.
United’s pursuit of Ait-Nouri depends on the future of Malacia, who has attracted interest from Juventus and Borussia Dortmund.
Malacia’s exit could create the financial space needed to bring in Ait-Nouri.
Ait-Nouri’s contract with Wolves is set to expire next summer, but the club hold an option to extend it by one more year.
United also have an interest in his teammate Matheus Cunha, but Arsenal are also keeping tabs on the striker.