Reports said Manchester United are exploring a January move for Manchester City left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri.
January move under consideration
Africa Foot reported that Manchester United are aiming to bring Ait-Nouri to Old Trafford in the January transfer window. Africa Foot also reported that Manchester United are "exploring the possibility" of signing Ait-Nouri during the January transfer window.
Africa Foot reported that INEOS aim to add Ait-Nouri to Michael Carrick's squad on a loan deal.
Playing-time picture
Sports Illustrated, citing Africafoot, said Ait-Nouri has grown frustrated with his limited minutes during the first half of the season.
TEAMtalk said Ait-Nouri has not played a single minute in the Premier League so far this season and has played only 34 minutes in the Champions League for Manchester City so far this season.
United's earlier approach
TEAMtalk said Manchester United made a late play for Ait-Nouri in the summer, but it did not come to anything.
TEAMtalk said Ait-Nouri joined Manchester City from Wolves in the summer of 2025 for a total transfer fee of £36.3million, including add-ons.
Luke Shaw contract talks
On October 21, TEAMtalk transfer insider Graeme Bailey said: "TEAMtalk can confirm that United would be open to the 31-year-old remaining at Old Trafford, and discussions over a new deal have already taken place."
He added: "However, there are important factors still to be resolved."
Bailey also said: "Shaw managed to avoid missing a game last season, but he has already been absent for matches during the current campaign."
He added: "His availability and playing time will therefore be key considerations as United assess whether to offer him an extension."
Bailey said: "His salary is another issue. Shaw is one of the highest-paid players at the club, and he may need to accept a reduction in wages to secure a new contract."