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Deadline Day Surprise as Man United Make Late Enquiry About Signing Man City Star
United’s search for a left-back continues after a late loan offer for Rayan Ait-Nouri, with City sources saying talks are unlikely to advance.
- On Tuesday, Manchester United made a 'surprise approach' to Manchester City for left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri, seeking a loan deal. The 25-year-old has struggled for minutes at City, falling behind Nico O'Reilly in the pecking order.
- Strengthening defensive depth has been a priority, as United lack established left-back options beyond 31-year-old Luke Shaw. The club's pursuit of a deputy became urgent after failing to reach an agreement with Newcastle United for Lewis Hall earlier this summer.
- Negotiations stalled after Manchester City insisted any loan move include an obligation to buy the defender. United sources stated they had no interest in a permanent deal, leading the club to walk away from the proposed transfer.
- United explored other targets like Barcelona's 22-year-old Alejandro Balde and Leicester City youngster Louis Page, but failed to secure a backup defender. The club ultimately ended their deadline-day search for a left-back after these options proved unviable.
- Manager Michael Carrick remains 'pleased' with the squad's summer business despite the inability to sign a new left-back. Carrick noted the team is a 'better group' following their 5-2 win over Ipswich Town on Sunday.
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Man Utd make enquiries over late deal to sign Rayan Ait-Nouri
Manchester United have made enquiries over a late deal to sign Algerian fullback Rayan Ait-Nouri this summer, according to Ben Jacobs. Ait-Nouri began his senior career in France with Angers before Wolves secured his signature on a permanent transfer in the summer of 2021 after he impressed on loan. The Algerian subsequently made 135 league […] The post Reliable journo: Man Utd make formal enquiries over Deadline Day move for £34m PL star first …
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