Crystal Palace pushing to sign Wolverhampton left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri

Rayan Ait-Nouri, a prominent player for Wolves, could be on his way to Crystal Palace this summer. While Wolves are not actively looking to offload the left-sided talent, they are open to considering offers for the right price.

According to The Sun, Wolves have set a valuation of £30 million or more for the 22-year-old Algerian international, a figure that Crystal Palace may be prepared to meet. Ait-Nouri has been a significant presence at Wolves, making 118 appearances for the club, during which he scored 7 goals and provided 9 assists.

Born in France, Ait-Nouri holds dual nationalities, French and Algerian. He initially represented France at the youth level, playing for both the under-18 and under-21 teams. However, in January 2023, Ait-Nouri made the decision to switch his international allegiance to Algeria. Since then, he has played 13 matches for the Algerian national team, further showcasing his abilities on the international stage.

Crystal Palace are keen on securing Ait-Nouri’s services, viewing him as a valuable addition to their squad. The club believes that Ait-Nouri could excel under the guidance of head coach Oliver Glasner, fitting seamlessly into his system. However, the £30 million asking price might be negotiable, especially if Palace includes one of their own players, goalkeeper Sam Johnstone, in the deal. Wolves have expressed interest in Johnstone, and a player-plus-cash deal could benefit both clubs.

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Such a swap would be an ideal solution, provided that Crystal Palace can agree to pay a sufficient fee in addition to including Johnstone in the package. The potential transfer is seen as a win-win for both sides, with Palace strengthening their defense and Wolves bolstering their goalkeeping options.

As the transfer window progresses, all eyes will be on whether Crystal Palace and Wolves can finalize this deal. Ait-Nouri’s departure would mark a significant change for Wolves, but it could also be an opportunity for the club to reinvest in other areas of their squad.

For Crystal Palace, acquiring Ait-Nouri would be a strategic move to enhance their left flank, adding a player with proven Premier League experience and international credentials. The potential swap deal involving Sam Johnstone could prove to be a pivotal factor in making this transfer a reality. Fans of both clubs will be eagerly awaiting further developments as negotiations continue.

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Bologna-born Giuseppe Bianchi has spent more than a decade living in Rome and writing about Italian football, Spanish football and the Premier League for various Italian football portals and now he writes about European football for Euro Football Rumours. He's been thinking about football transfers pretty much nonstop since the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. Aside from writing, he likes to spend his time fishing and rock climbing.