It’s looking like a busy summer ahead for Wolves, as Rayan Ait-Nouri attracts interest from a number of clubs, particularly Manchester City.
Matheus Cunha’s move to Man United leaves Vitor Pereira with the difficult task of replacing his top goalscorer this upcoming window.
Mix that in with Ait-Nouri’s potential departure, Wolves could head into the next season without two of their best players.
Molineux fans will be hoping to avoid such a predicament, but it seems like Fosun are starting to resign themselves to this fact.
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Wolves now ‘expect’ Rayan Ait-Nouri departure
Conor Coady tipped Ait-Nouri for big things at Wolves, and the Algerian has gone on to prove his ex-teammate right this season.
Micah Richards has hailed Ait-Nouri’s performances, and his former Man City side also seem to be big fans of the wing-back.
Pep Guardiola has reportedly put the 23-year-old on his wishlist this summer, and it seems like the Citizens could soon get their man.
That is according to David Ornstein, who claims that ‘both parties now expect the move to happen’, with Fosun now seemingly resigned to losing the Algerian international.
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Ait-Nouri sale could bring relegation danger for Wolves
Losing your best player is one thing, but losing two of them? That could cause serious trouble for Wolves next season.
Cunha and Ait-Nouri were both instrumental in Wolves avoiding the drop last season, contributing to 32 goals between them in the league.
Take that total out of your side, and you could have problems.
Premier League stats Apps Goals Assists
Rayan Ait-Nouri 37 4 7
Matheus Cunha 33 15 6
Wolves are expected to receive £45m in any potential deal for Ait-Nouri, but replacing a player of that talent is no easy task, no matter what money you receive.
If Fosun are willing to part ways with the Algerian, they better get their chequebook ready.