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Sidelined Aït-Nouri likely to leave in January as Barcelona and Manchester United circle
November 5, 2026 at 12:32 AM
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Manchester City's Algerian full-back Rayan Aït-Nouri is expected to leave in the winter window after being largely sidelined this season.
- Aït-Nouri has played three to four matches under coach Enzo Maresca this season, with no Premier League appearances.
- Reports say Barcelona values the 25-year-old at €30 million and is advancing the sale of Alejandro Balde to fund a January move.
- Manchester United remains interested after City rejected a loan offer for the player on deadline day.
- His agents said he needs a solution, stating "he cannot stay in a situation where his talent is wasted."

