Man Utd in shock move for Man City left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri before transfer deadline

Manchester United made a shock approach to sign left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri from rivals Manchester City before the transfer deadline. United checked with City on whether they could sign the defender on loan, following an approach from the Algeria international’s representatives last week. It is understood, however, that United were informed that a loan would only be possible with an obligation to buy, which United were not interested in. The focus of United’s summer has been on strengt