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Yahoo
9 hours ago
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Leeds United Eyeing Summer Swoop For This Wolves Defender: Why Farke Must Make The Call
If a recent report from the Spanish outlet Marca (as quoted by Leeds Live) is believed to be true, Leeds United are weighing up a summer swoop for Hugo Bueno. But they are not alone in the hunt, with Dutch giants Feyenoord also exploring a permanent move for the left fullback following an impressive season-long loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers. The 22-year-old Spain youth international joined Wolves' academy ranks from CD Areosa six years ago. He was eventually promoted to their first-team squad to challenge and cover Jonny and Rayan Aït-Nouri on the left. After 48 appearances over the past two campaigns, the youngster was sent out on loan to the Rotterdammers for regular gametime. Advertisement Wolves, meanwhile, parted ways with Jonny in January 2024, which saw Bueno being the second-fiddle to Aït-Nouri as the left wingback. While the emergence of the Algerian led to the Spaniard's loan exit, the club must now decide whether to sanction a transfer in the aftermath of Aït-Nouri's high-profile move to Manchester City earlier this month. WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 24: Raheem Sterling of Chelsea shoots during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Chelsea FC at Molineux on December 24, 2023 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by) Bueno had a hard time against England in the ongoing UEFA EURO U-21. Spain were outplayed in a 3-1 defeat, and Liverpool's Harvey Elliott taunted the Wolves prospect throughout the outing. His future will be further jeopardised if the Wanderers bring in a new name to replace Aït-Nouri, and Leeds United, who are in the hunt for a new left-back, could make the opportunity count in due time. Why Leeds United Should Step Up The Chase After two years in the Championship, Leeds earned Premier League promotion under the tutelage of Daniel Farke. However, the German boss may require reinforcements in several positions, particularly on the left, with Junior Firpo expected to return to Real Betis on a Bosman basis upon the expiry of his Elland Road contract. Advertisement The Whites also have Sam Byram and Maximilian Wöber, but they only featured as the understudy to Firpo throughout the 2024-25 season. Byram's contract won't be renewed beyond this month, and Wöber, who does not belong to Farke's plans, could return to the Bundesliga amid interest from German outfits. Leeds also have Alex Moreno in their shortlist, but the 32-year-old Aston Villa star has several suitors in Real Betis, Real Sociedad and Burnley. Reinildo Mandava is also a target, but the Atletico Madrid veteran received approaches from Sunderland, Nottingham Forest, as well as clubs in Turkey and Saudi Arabia, given his availability on a free transfer. Bueno's attacking flair would help in transitions, but the gaffer must work on his defensive traits to prevent counter-attacking threats. He has a very high ceiling considering his age, and the Peacocks must step up the chase for the Spaniard, as he would offer a long-term solution in West Yorkshire.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
🚨 Official: Manchester City make first big signing of window
🚨 Official: Manchester City make first big signing of window City doesn't waste time. This Monday, June 9, Manchester City officially announced the first major move of a transfer window that promises to be very eventful. Before the likely official announcement of Tijjani Reijnders' transfer, it was Rayan Aït Nouri who got his presentation video on the Mancunian club's social media. Advertisement Arriving from Wolverhampton, he signed a five-year contract with the 2023 European champion. According to various circulating rumors, Manchester City is expected to multiply its recruits, especially with the Club World Cup in mind. Especially since one Rayan can hide another... This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here. 📸 David Rogers - 2025 Getty Images
Telegraph
05-06-2025
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- Telegraph
Manchester City agree cut-price fee for Wolves' Rayan Ait-Nouri
Manchester City are close to signing Rayan Aït-Nouri, the Wolves left-back, in a deal worth around £35 million. Aït-Nouri is expected to complete his move to City over the weekend after negotiations with Wolves accelerated on Thursday. The 23-year-old will undergo a medical on Saturday in order to be available for the Club World Cup and their first match against Morocco's Wydad AC on Wednesday. Wolves owners Fosun are under renewed scrutiny from supporters for accepting what is perceived to be a low transfer fee for the highly-rated Algeria international. Though Aït-Nouri has a year left on his current contract, with Wolves holding an option to extend for a further year, the fee is considerably lower than the £45 million valuation set by Bournemouth for Liverpool target Milos Kerkez. The Aït-Nouri deal also includes a complex agreement with Angers, his former club. In the terms of the full-back's exit in July 2021, Angers inserted a 50 per cent sell-on which can be bought out by Wolves for a fee of around £9 million. Wolves will trigger that option as a formality before the transfer to City is completed. Aït-Nouri will become the second high-profile sale of the summer for Wolves, following Matheus Cunha who will join Manchester United for £62.5 million. It leaves Wolves head coach Vitor Pereira facing a major overhaul of his squad this summer. There is already uncertainty over the future of club captain Nelson Semedo, who is out of contract and has yet to commit to a new deal. Manchester City have not signed a specialist left-back since the departure of Joao Cancelo in 2022. In recent seasons Josko Gvardiol has filled in as left-back, with academy graduate Nico O'Reilly also being deployed there by Guardiola, but he has come through the ranks as a No 10. Guardiola has been looking to add players to his squad who are ready to play in the Premier League and City have also agreed a £46.3 million deal with AC Milan for midfielder Tijjani Reijnders while closing in on Rayan Cherki at Lyon.
The Guardian
02-06-2025
- Business
- The Guardian
Manchester City confident of signing £50m-rated Rayan Aït-Nouri from Wolves
Manchester City are optimistic of signing the Wolves full-back Rayan Aït-Nouri as part of their summer revamp. City are yet to bid for the Algeria defender but he is regarded as a primary target. City's chair, Khaldoon al-Mubarak, has said the club were not aggressive enough in the market last summer and want to complete most of their close-season business in time for the Club World Cup with their first game on 18 June. The Lyon midfielder Rayan Cherki is another target. Guardiola has been keen to strengthen at left-back after playing centre-back Josko Gvardiol and midfielder Nico O'Reilly – neither of whom are orthodox full-backs – there for most of last season. City are among the clubs to have tracked the Bournemouth defender Milos Kerkez, who is expected to join Liverpool. The Premier League champions want to add a left-back to compete with Andy Robertson. Aït-Nouri has impressed in four seasons at Wolves, for whom he initially signed on loan from Ligue 1 club Angers in October 2020. Wolves are thought to value the 23-year-old at about £50m. He has 12 months remaining on his contract, though the club hold an option to extend his deal for a further year. Wolves, who sold Matheus Cunha to Manchester United in a £62.5m deal, have not given hope of retaining their captain, Nelson Semedo, who is out of contract this summer. He is yet to respond to the offer of a new four-year contract. In April, the Wolves' head coach, Vitor Pereira, said of the Portugal full-back: 'He knows I want him to stay. He's very important with the group. But it's his life, his family life and if he decides to move we need to find another one, another good man.'
