A fresh twist in Manchester City’s summer transfer window has emerged, and it could shape Pep Guardiola’s defensive plans for the new season.
After weeks of quiet negotiations, the Premier League champions have now completed a key move that had been brewing behind the scenes.
The club has agreed a deal with Wolves to sign one of the most highly rated full-backs in English football.
Talks had advanced swiftly earlier this week, and now all sides have aligned to finalise what looks set to be a smart bit of early summer business.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Manchester City have reached a full agreement with Wolves for Rayan Aït-Nouri.
The total fee will come close to €40 million, with the final paperwork expected to be completed in the coming days.
The 23-year-old left-back has reportedly given the green light to the move after being convinced by Guardiola’s long-term vision at City.
The French-born Algerian international has grown into a dependable performer in the Premier League over the last few seasons, combining defensive discipline with energy and flair going forward.
Aït-Nouri has been a standout player at Wolves, and his consistency has drawn praise from across Europe.
His technical skills, composure on the ball, and ability to slot into different defensive systems have made him a valuable asset, one City now believe can bolster their depth at left-back, an area that has seen some rotation in recent campaigns.
Per Fabrizio Romano, medical tests are scheduled for the weekend, with the move expected to be formally announced soon after.
City’s swift action to secure Aït-Nouri suggests they are looking to wrap up key deals early before attention turns to outgoings and other reinforcements.
With the transfer all but sealed, it is only a matter of time before the Algerian defender is unveiled in sky blue at the Etihad.
🚨🔵 Rayan Aït-Nouri to Manchester City, here we go! Agreement club to club done today for total fee close to €40m.
Understand medical tests will take place on Saturday.
The left back accepted City project earlier this week as revealed and medical will take place this weekend. pic.twitter.com/0iirloVTXg
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 5, 2025
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