City step up pursuit of Ait-Nouri following positive talks with Wolves

Manchester City are making progress in negotiations to sign Rayan Ait-Nouri after holding initial talks with Wolverhampton. The young defender has given his agreement to the deal, which has facilitated progress between the two sides.

According to journalist David Ornstein, the two clubs are close to reaching an agreement on the transfer. Ait-Nouri has established himself as one of Pep Guardiola's main targets to strengthen the Citizens' defence for next season.

The next few days will be key to finalise the details and formalise the operation. Manchester City's interest in the left-back responds to the need to strengthen this position after the poor campaign they have had this year in the Premier League.

The club are confident of completing the deal in the coming days, having received the green light from the player over the weekend. It is hoped that, once the final details have been sorted out, Ait-Nouri will join the Manchester outfit for the Club World Cup.