Rayan Ait-Nouri set for Manchester City medical TOMORROW as transfer nears completion | OneFootball

Manchester City are closing in on the signing of Wolverhampton Wanderers left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri, according to reports from Algeria on Thursday.

It is the second transfer expected to be finalised by Etihad Stadium officials this week having struck an agreement on Wednesday morning with AC Milan concerning a deal for Netherlands international midfielder Tijjani Reijnders.

With a clear intention to strengthen Pep Guardiola’s midfield department during the summer transfer window, City bosses have sanctioned an initial €55 million transfer fee for the midfielder, potentially rising to €70 million depending on a range of add-ons.

Beyond the Dutchman, there has been a growing level of intent to secure the services of both Lyon attacking midfielder Rayan Cherki and Wolves defender Rayan Ait-Nouri, both of whom are being lined up for moves to the club before the FIFA Club World Cup.

And Thursday afternoon has brought about significant developments from national media outlets while the 23-year-old full-back continues to be part of Algeria’s latest camp selected by manager Vladimir Petković.

According to Algerian media outlet Dzair Tube, the Algerian Football Federation has now received a letter from Manchester City permitting Rayan Ait-Nouri to leave the team’s training camp on Friday to undergo a medical ahead of completing a transfer from Wolves.

It is explained that recruitment officials within the Etihad Stadium have now agreed on the terms of a transfer with Wolverhampton Wanderers’ management regarding the former Angers SCO starlet.

At the time of reporting, there was no information surrounding the nature of Manchester City’s agreement with Molineux officials, however follow-up details have pointed towards a fee in the region of £35 million before possible add-ons.

As for the mood within the City camp, the deal will no doubt be viewed as a significant moment for the club’s scouting department, who have been monitoring the player’s development since he was a 17-year-old and rising through the system at Angers SCO.

Manchester City’s business will no doubt remain incomplete even beyond a formal announcement of Tijjani Reijnders and Ait-Nouri, with Lyon’s Rayan Cherki high on their priorities before next Tuesday’s initial transfer deadline before the Club World Cup.