Chelsea and Man City told to cough up £45m if they want to secure transfer of Wolves star Rayan Ait-Nouri

Posted Sunday, June 19, 2022 by Thesun.co.uk

WOLVES want a staggering £45million for French left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri — with Manchester City and Chelsea in the battle.

Ait-Nouri, 21, has become one of the most wanted men around and is an ideal solution to the problem in the ranks for both Pep Guardiola and Thomas Tuchel.

Wolves want £45million for Ait-Nouri

And Wolves will sell the player who was previously fancied by Paris Saint-Germain — but at a price as they look to change their squad.

Tuchel has made an enquiry about Ait-Nouri, who would slot in as Marcos Alonso begins to be phased out and would be perfect for Chelsea’s system.

Unlike their Premier League rivals, the Blues have not yet made any new additions this summer.

They are seeking defensive reinforcements following the departures of Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen.

Cesar Azpilicueta could also leave with Alonso, who is expected to join Barcelona.

Guardiola is about to choose between Ait-Nouri and Brighton’s Marc Cucurella, who is valued at £35m and suits a position City have not filled well recently.

The Sky Blues have already spent a considerable amount of money this summer having forked out £51m on signing Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund.

Leeds midfielder Kalvin Phillips is another name on the transfer wishlist.

Brighton have also asked about Ait-Nouri as they fear Cucurella will go — but they will not pay MORE for his replacement.

The Seagulls have already lost one of their star players this summer as Tottenham completed the signing of Yves Bissouma in a transfer worth £25million.