Manchester United are actively trying to make new signings this month.
The Red Devils are currently in the bottom half of the Premier League table and to turn their season around, they need new additions to the squad to improve quality and depth.
One of the positions they want to strengthen is the left-back position and they had identified Paris Saint-Germain left-back Nuno Mendes as their top target in that position.
However, the French club are demanding a huge transfer fee for the Portugal international, which is out of reach for the Red Devils.
Due to their poor financial situation, they would have to sell players to raise funds for the defender who has played under Amorim before at Sporting Lisbon.
The player is now close to staying at the French club after being convinced by manager Luis Enrique.
Amorim and Manchester United have now turned their attention to Wolves left-back Ryan Ait-Nouri, according to The Independent.
Ryan Ait-Nouri would be perfect for Manchester United
Ait-Nouri has once again been a star player for Wolves this season and Amorim is said to be a fan of the player.
The Wolves defender is a versatile player who not only plays as a left back or left back but also as a left centre-back.
He is a player who could solve many issues in a Manchester United squad that has struggled with the form and fitness of their current left-backs. Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia.
The Man United boss has made the left-back position his priority this transfer window and is ready to push for Ait-Nouri from Wolves.
The Algerian defender has three goals and five assists in the Premier League this season and his attacking quality would be ideal for Amorim and his team.
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