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Wolves Preparing New Contract for Key Player to Fend off Manchester United and Liverpool

Wolverhampton Wanderers are preparing to offer a new contract to star left-back Rayan Aït-Nouri as they look to build a squad capable of challenging further up the table under Vitor Pereira. The 23-year-old has been one of the club’s standout performers over the past few seasons and is now attracting attention from several top European clubs.

Wolves Preparing New Contract For Rayan Aït-Nouri

Rayan Aït-Nouri A Key Player In Wolves’ Future Plans

Since arriving from Angers in 2020, initially on loan before signing with the Molineux club permanently. Aït-Nouri has grown into one of the Premier League’s most exciting full-backs. Known for his technical ability, dribbling, and progressive play from deep, the Algerian international has impressed this season under Pereira and previous manager Gary O’Neil.

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According to the Telegraph’s John Percy, Wolves are ready to reward Aït-Nouri’s performances with an improved contract to reflect his growing stature within the club and fend off interest from the likes of Liverpool and Manchester United.

Club Looking To Resolve Sell-On Clause

A major complication in Aït-Nouri’s future lies in the 50% sell-on clause as part of the £10 million deal with his former club Angers. The club valued him at £50 million, so Angers would be owed £25 million for that sale as things stand. To prevent this, the club is exploring the option of buying out the clause for a fee of around £9 million.

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This move would give Wolves greater financial control in the event of a future sale, and signals their intention to either hold onto the player or receive the full value of any transfer should they decide to sell him.

Strategic Move In Crucial Summer

As Pereira plans a key summer transfer window, retaining Aït-Nouri is vital to Wolves’ ambitions. Due to current contractual complications, the club is eager to secure his long-term future and avoid losing one of their most valuable assets cheaply.

With Aït-Nouri’s current deal running until 2026, Wolves remain in a strong negotiating position. However, the next few months could be crucial as the club seeks to balance competitive goals with smart business decisions.

About Luke Fletcher

Is a passionate football writer with a BA (Hons) in Sociology with Criminology and a Postgraduate Certificate in the Sociology of Sport and Exercise. A dedicated Wolverhampton Wanderers fan, he balances his love for the game as a married father of three. When he's not analysing football, he's adding to his ever-growing collection of football shirts or masterminding his latest Football Manager dynasty.