The upcoming 2024 summer transfer window promises to be an exciting battle between two Premier League giants as both Liverpool and Arsenal prepare to battle it out to sign Wolves star Rayan Ait-Nouri, Football Insider reports.
Ait-Nouri, who is currently training with the Algerian team in the AFCON, has excelled in England's top flight, demonstrating his versatility on the left with dynamic play in both attack and defence. The 22-year-old player, an integral part of Wolverhampton since his arrival in 2020, has played 97 games, scoring four goals and assisting eight times. Its price is around 30 million euros.
Arsenal and Liverpool are looking for a left-back
Arsenal, looking to strengthen their left flank, see Ait-Nouri as an ideal option to improve their game. Oleksandr Zinchenko is currently at the top, but an upgrade from the talented Algerian could catapult the Gunners to the next level.
On the other hand, Liverpool's interest in possibly looking for a long-term successor to Andy Robertson is also evident. Although the Scotland captain still has years ahead of him, Ait-Nouri's youth and quality could make him the designated successor. The Algerian's possible arrival could also influence the Reds' decision regarding Kostas Tsimikas, who has shown inconsistencies this season.
Given that he is contracted to Molineux until 2026, a potential summer transfer would benefit both Ait-Nouri and Wolves and provide the club with a significant cash injection. For the player, the jump to the Emirates or Anfield would be a crucial step in his development. As Arsenal look to establish themselves as an up-and-coming team, Jurgen Klopp and his vision of Liverpool 2.0 could offer the 22-year-old a prominent role, be it on Merseyside or north London. The fight for his signature promises to be one of the most followed stories of the next transfer market.
