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Manchester United<\/a> have made enquiries over a late deal to sign Algerian fullback Rayan Ait-Nouri this summer, according to Ben Jacobs<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n Ait-Nouri began his senior career in France with Angers before Wolves secured his signature on a permanent transfer<\/a> in the summer of 2021 after he impressed on loan. The Algerian subsequently made 135 league appearances for the West Midlands club before moving to Manchester City<\/a> last summer.<\/p>\n His time at the Etihad has been less productive, however, with the fullback managing just 17 Premier League<\/a> appearances during his first season at the club.<\/p>\n Competition for the left-back position has also been fierce, with Josko Gvardiol, Nico O\u2019Reilly and Rico Lewis all capable of operating there. Pep Guardiola\u2019s departure has only added further uncertainty around Ait-Nouri\u2019s future.<\/p>\n Despite struggling to establish himself at club level last season, the 25-year-old enjoyed an impressive individual campaign at the World Cup, indicating he still has immense qualities.<\/p>\n Now, according to Ben Jacobs<\/em>, Man Utd have made enquiries over a deadline-day move for Ait Nouri.<\/p>\n However, despite United\u2019s interest, Jacobs adds that it is unclear whether United will accelerate their pursuit of the 25-year-old, as City are likely to sanction his departure.<\/p>\n Having returned to winning ways with a dominant 5-2 win over Ipswich Town, Michael Carrick is clearly in need of sufficient depth to help his side compete in the league and in Europe. Left-back remains a key area, and several options have been linked with the club this summer.<\/p>\n The constant links to left-backs come as no surprise due to Tyrell Malacia\u2019s exit, as well as the manager\u2019s preference to deploy Patrick Dorgu higher up, where he has been impressing.<\/p>\n Ait-Nouri would be a good option to compete in that position. Adding the Algerian international would have given the manager not only sufficient backup for Luke Shaw but also a quality option to compete for a starting berth.<\/p>\n However, with Jacobs reporting that City are unlikely to sanction his departure late in the window, United should test their rivals\u2019 resolve by submitting a concrete offer well above his \u00a334m Transfermarkt<\/a> valuation.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLate swoop<\/h2>\n
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