Surprise claim for Ait-Nouri: Manchester United also on the list

Manchester City defender Rayan Ait-Nouri is expected to leave the Etihad Stadium in January. According to TEAMtalk reporter Graeme Bailey, the player's next destination could be city rivals Manchester United.

The Algerian defender is a target for several clubs. Bailey reported that agents have held talks with a number of clubs, and that Manchester United is among them. The Red Devils also showed interest in Ait-Nouri at the end of the previous transfer window.

Ait-Nouri has yet to play a Premier League match under Enzo Maresca. The head coach has reportedly shared his view on the player with sporting director Hugo Viana.

It was reported that Viana is working on an exit plan and that the club wants to clarify the defender's future before the January transfer window opens. No official statement has been made about the transfer, and how far the talks have progressed remains unclear.