Man Utd ‘give up’ on transfer as £51m PL star becomes new ‘top target’ with Amorim reunion rejected

According to reports, Manchester United have ‘given up’ on one signing as they have ‘switched their focus’ to a new ‘top target’.
After the Red Devils produced good performances against Liverpool and Arsenal, they have reverted to type in their last two matches.
Ruben Amorim‘s side were fortunate to beat Southampton before they succumbed to a 3-1 home loss against Brighton on Sunday afternoon.
This result leaves Man Utd 13th in the Premier League and they are only ten points clear of the relegation places.
Speaking post-match, Amorim admitted “they are maybe the worst team in the history of Man Utd” and a huge overhaul is required in 2025.
United are short at left wing-back, so they urgently need to strengthen in this position and this is understood to be one of their priorities.
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Man Utd are linked with several potential targets and PSG star Nuno Mendes – who previously worked with Amorim at Sporting Lisbon – had initially been mentioned as a leading option.
The Portugal international is out of contract in 2026, but it’s emerged that he is likely to sign a new deal to commit his future to PSG.
Caught Offside claims Man Utd have ‘given up’ on Mendes and Wolves star Rayan Ait-Nouri has been named their new ‘top transfer target’.
The 23-year-old is in his fifth season as a Premier League starter and has made 137 appearances for Wolves.
Ait-Nouri has emerged as one of the standout left-backs in the Premier League and his impressive form has attracted interest from several Big Six sides.
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The report also claims Ait-Nouri could cost as much as 60 million euros (around £51m).
‘Manchester United are focusing on Wolves left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri as their top transfer target in that position as Nuno Mendes no longer looks like being available.
‘Sources with a close understanding of the situation have informed CaughtOffside that Man Utd have given up on trying to sign Mendes, who is instead expected to sign a new contract at Paris Saint-Germain.
‘The Red Devils had been really keen on the Portugal international, but Ait-Nouri is another player who’s impressed as a potentially good fit for Ruben Amorim’s side.
‘The 23-year-old has impressed in his time in the Premier League and this is not the first time he’s been on the radar of bigger clubs, with the likes of Chelsea and Liverpool also looking at him in recent times.
‘Still, CaughtOffside understands United are now making Ait-Nouri a priority, with Wolves possibly open to letting the Algeria international go for around €55-60m.’