168 minutes and no Premier League games! Juventus plot a January raid on Manchester City
Rayan Aït-Nouri's lack of playing time at Manchester City could open the door to a sensational January move.
Details: According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Juventus have identified the 25-year-old Algerian left-back as their priority target for the upcoming winter transfer window. The Turin giants are exploring the possibility of signing Aït-Nouri on loan after Manchester City rejected their initial approach back in August.
However, the situation has changed dramatically since the summer. Aït-Nouri has struggled to secure regular playing time at Manchester City, making just four appearances across the Champions League and Carabao Cup this season. The defender has spent only 168 minutes on the pitch and has yet to feature in a single Premier League match.
The Algerian international is reportedly open to leaving the English club in search of more playing time. Juventus believe this could persuade Manchester City to reconsider their previous stance and allow the defender to move to Turin on loan. However, no agreement has been reached between the clubs.
It's worth noting that despite playing only 168 minutes this season, Aït-Nouri has already registered three assists. The defender joined Manchester City in the summer of 2025, signing a five-year contract that runs until June 2030.
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