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Manchester United hold talks with Manchester City over Rayan Ait-Nouri as lead sours
Manchester United have made a late approach to Manchester City over a deal for Rayan Ait-Nouri, according to reports. The Algeria international signed for City in the summer but has struggled for game time.
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Deadline day of the season
Manchester United have made an approach to Manchester City over a deal for Rayan Ait-Nouri, according to reports.
Michael Carrick's team made eleventh-hour deadline day contact with City regarding a potential transfer for the left-back, but the Blues were not interested in selling the Algeria international.
Ait-Nouri only arrived at City last summer and has turned out 31 times since his Etihad arrival. He has been left on the bench for City's wins over Bournemouth and Crystal Palace in the Premier League, and is yet to feature under Enzo Maresca this season.
A prolonged pursuit
United have been in the market to sign a new left-back all summer but have been unable to reach an agreement with Newcastle United over a deal for their first-choice target Lewis Hall.
Barcelona's 22-year-old left-back Alejandro Balde has also been considered by United, but United were solely interested in a loan deal.
The next generation
Nico O'Reilly has cemented his status as City's preferred left-back option and excelled in the role. Josko Gvardiol has featured in the opening two fixtures of this campaign in that spot with O'Reilly deployed in midfield.
Conclusion
Michael Carrick insists he is 'pleased' with United's transfer activity this summer, despite their inability to sign a new left-back.
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Manchester United made a late deadline day approach for Manchester City full-back Rayan Ait-Nouri but the Blues were not interested in selling the Algeria international
Michael Carrick's team made eleventh-hour deadline day contact with City regarding a potential transfer for the left-back
The 25-year-old only arrived at City last summer in a £36million switch from Wolves
Ait-Nouri has turned out 31 times for City since his Etihad arrival
Nico O'Reilly cemented his status as City's preferred left-back option and excelled in the role
Josko Gvardiol has featured in the opening two fixtures of this campaign in that spot with O'Reilly deployed in midfield
Luke Shaw represents their sole recognised senior choice in that area
They have dismissed pursuing 19-year-old Jorge Salinas, despite holding the Spanish prospect in high regard
He carries a €16m release clause
They have recently made enquiries about Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde, but United were solely interested in a loan deal
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ClaimManchester United made an approach to Manchester City over a deal for Rayan Ait-Nouri on deadline day.