Aït‑Nouri seeks City exit as United reportedly ready bid

At Manchester City, 25‑year‑old left‑back Rayan Aït‑Nouri watches his future drift away as he has managed only four appearances and 168 minutes since joining in summer 2025, prompting the Algerian international to seek a move that Manchester United are reportedly ready to seal in January.

Sky Sport Manchester United have already put forward an initial bid for the defender. The Algerian joined City in the summer of 2025 for a fee reported around €37 million.

He has been eclipsed by fellow left‑backs Josko Gvardiol and Nico O’Reilly, leaving him out of the squad for the Brighton fixture. A move away could give the 25‑year‑old a chance to revive his career.

Manchester City, often referred to as the Citizens, now confront a delicate decision on whether to sell to their neighbour and rival. The clubs have not completed a direct transfer since 1999, when Terry Cooke moved from United to City. That rarity adds a particular weight to the negotiations. While United appear determined, the final verdict rests with City’s hierarchy.