United interested in January move for Aït-Nouri

Manchester United are interested in signing Manchester City defender Rayan Aït-Nouri during the January transfer window, but reports say negotiations between the rival clubs could be the main obstacle. The Algeria international is reported to be open to leaving City, and personal terms are not expected to prevent a move. No transfer has been confirmed. Florian Plettenberg has reported that United would like to sign the 25-year-old and that his representatives are exploring the market. The reports describe his potential availability and United’s interest as unresolved, with any deal dependent on whether the clubs can agree terms. United were also linked with Aït-Nouri late in the summer transfer window. One report said the clubs discussed a move on deadline day, but City wanted an obligation-to-buy clause and no agreement was reached. That account has not been independently corroborated in the reporting reviewed. A separate report attributed to journalist Nabil Djellit the view that Aït-Nouri and his representatives were working to secure a winter exit, unless there was a major change in his situation at City. That account also said a move would require finding a solution with...