Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim planning shock transfer swoop for Wolves star Rayan Ait-Nouri
WOLVES star Rayan Ait-Nouri is high on the wishlist of new Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim.
The Algerian's contract expires in the summer of 2026 and he is believed to be eyeing a move away from Molineux.
That has put United are on red alert for a player as Amorim has made signing a left-back a priority.
He wants to boost his options give Luke Shaw’s injury record.
Shaw could also eventually move into the back-three once the former Sporting Lisbon manager fully instils his 3-4-3 system at Old Trafford.
Ait-Nouri, an attacking wing-back, ticks all of the boxes for Amorim and the style of the football he likes to play.
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The 23-year-old has also been linked with a move to Liverpool, but United will be keen to ensure Amorim’s wishes are met.
Ait-Nouri is currently on a deal of £33,000-a-week at Wolves and the Red Devils would be able to tempt him with a substantial uplift in his wages.
The fan favourite has plenty of Premier League experience under his belt, making more than 100 appearances since joining from French side Angers in 2020.
He has found the back of the net eight times and registered a further six assists along the way.
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Wolves are likely to want to keep the him until the summer amid the threat of relegation.
United may have to wait until the end of the season to get their man.
Amorim could also go shopping back at Sporting and he is thought to be keen on striker Viktor Gyokeres and midfielder Morten Hjulmand.
Three Sporting stars Amorim could swoop for after joining Man Utd
RUBEN AMORIM has ruled out poaching any of his Sporting Lisbon players in the January transfer window.
But the Portuguese side's chiefs expect Amorim will come calling in the summer - with his cheque book wide open.
Here's are three Sporting starts United could swoop for... but they won't come cheap:
VIKTOR GYOKERES
Age: 26
Position: Striker
Cost: £84million
Swede has shone since joining Sporting last summer from Coventry — catching the eye of all Europe’s top clubs.
Hit 43 goals in 50 games last season and boasts 18 strikes already this term.
GONCALO INACIO
Age: 23
Position: Defender
Cost: £50million
Ball-playing centre-back was handed his debut by Amorim and has since become a key figure in Sporting’s recent title successes.
Can also slot in at left-back if required and has 12 caps for Portugal.
MORTEN HJULMAND
Age: 25
Position: Midfield
Cost: £40million
Dane is one of the top holding midfielders in Portugal — and made skipper by Amorim.
He could be the man to replace Casemiro.