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Premier League: United eye Ait-Nouri, City defender open to move

A move across Manchester in January

Manchester United are keen on Manchester City defender Rayan Ait-Nouri, who is open to crossing the city divide in January, according to the Daily Mirror. Sky Sports picked up the story in its overnight paper review. The report offers no fee, no contract details and no word from either club or the player.

That makes this a newspaper line for now, not a negotiation anyone has confirmed. The reported part is the interest from United and the player’s willingness to listen, and both stay unverified until a club or his camp speaks.

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Why January is the window

The Algeria international moved to City from Wolves and has been tied to United before. A midseason switch between the two clubs would be unusual, but the winter window is where this kind of rumour usually either dies or gathers pace. For United, a left-sided defender would fit a squad still searching for stability. For City, letting a player go to a direct rival would be a decision they would not take lightly.

Until a bid or an official comment appears, treat it as interest, not a done deal.

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  • Photo Pierre Boulben - Editor in chief - Sports

    Former journalist for French newspaper L’équipe and ESPN, I have been the News Editor for MathOdds for the past two years. Mainly in charge of the news and previews coverage as well as our data powered sports trends and cheat-sheets.


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