Manchester United should explore a deal for Wolverhampton Wanderers star Rayan Ait-Nouri during the January transfer window.
The Red Devils have had a frustrating first half to the Premier League season, collecting only 22 points from 18 games.
United are languishing 14th in the league standings and seven points behind a potential Champions League spot.
Manager Ruben Amorim needs reinforcements in January, and a new left wing-back is the top priority.
The club have been linked with Paris Saint-Germain’s Nuno Mendes in the last 24 hours, and an offer has reportedly been made.
Record in Portugal have swiftly dismissed the speculation, and United should focus on landing Ait-Nouri from Wolves next month.
The Algeria international has been exceptional from the left-back and left wing-back roles for Wolves this season despite their struggles.
He has registered three goals and three assists in 17 league appearances for the Midlands outfit.
The 23-year-old has also completed 86 percent of his passes and won 61% of his dribbles.
He has impressed defensively with 5.7 duels, 4.5 recoveries, 2.4 tackles and two clearances on average in the league this term.
According to journalist Henry Winter, Ait-Nouri would ‘instantly improve‘ United. He could easily adapt due to his familiarity with the 3-4-2-1 formation.
Mendes has also played in the same set-up in the past under Amorim at Sporting CP, but his injury record over the last 18 months is concerning.
The Portuguese has missed almost 50 games for the club with recurring hamstring injuries. He has also been absent due to fitness issues this season.
With that in mind, United should make a huge outlay on Ait-Nouri. A deal may obviously depend on player sales to recoup funds.
Wolves will be reluctant to lose one of their prized assets this winter, but a proposal of around £50 million from United could seriously test their resolve.
Stats from Transfermarkt.com & Sofascore.com.
