Barcelona consider signing Rayan Aït-Nouri from Manchester City in winter

Barcelona are considering strengthening at left-back during the winter transfer window and have Algeria international Rayan Aït-Nouri, a Manchester City player, among their options, according to press reports. The move is linked to the possibility of Alejandro Balde leaving.

Reports indicate that Aït-Nouri has not had a regular role at City; he has not featured in the Premier League this season and has played four matches in all competitions. He joined the club from Wolverhampton in the summer of 2025 for around 36 million euros, according to the source.

Barcelona value the player’s attacking ability, but completing a deal could be affected by Manchester City’s financial terms, including, according to reports, a requirement to make Aït-Nouri’s signing permanent at the end of the season. Clubs including Roma and Manchester United are also monitoring developments in his situation.

Balde is also struggling for playing time, while European clubs are monitoring his situation ahead of the possibility of making offers. A move for Aït-Nouri remains dependent on the outcome of negotiations and Barcelona’s ability to meet the financial terms.