Manchester City are reportedly growing in confidence over completing the signing of Wolves defender, Rayan Ait-Nouri before the start of the FIFA Club World Cup.
For more than a year, scouts at City have been admiring Wolves left back Ait-Nouri as they searched for reinforcements in that part of the field.
After an outstanding season at Molineux, the 23-year-old is now considered to have enough Premier League experience to make the move.
Ait-Nouri, who is renowned for his buccaneering style, finished the previous season with five goals and seven assists in 41 games.
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The Algeria international’s contract with Wolves is set to expire in a year, but the club have the option to extend it.
However, according to the Daily Mail, City hope to finalize a deal as soon as possible before they go for the United States on June 12 for the Club World Cup.
As a result of Ait-Nouri being given priority, Josko Gvardiol will now be permanently assigned to the center of defense.
Before forming a strong defensive partnership with Ruben Dias, Gvardiol spent the most of his first 18 months at the Etihad Stadium on the left side.
Despite playing as a midfielder, Academy graduate Nico O’Reilly excelled in that role, and City are aware that they need long-term full back options this summer.
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