Crystal Palace eye Wolves’ Rayan Ait-Nouri as a potential signing

Crystal Palace eyes Rayan Ait-Nouri with a potential swap deal involving Sam Johnstone to meet Wolves' demands.

Crystal Palace Eye Wolves' Rayan Ait Nouri As A Potential Signing
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Crystal Palace are targeting Wolves defender Rayan Ait-Nouri as they seek a left-sided player for Oliver Glasner’s system. The 23-year-old Algerian international, who has attracted interest from top Premier League clubs, is valued at £30 million-plus by Wolves. Palace could leverage the situation by offering goalkeeper Sam Johnstone in a potential swap deal.

Wolves are reportedly keen on acquiring a new shot-stopper, having been linked with Arsenal’s Aaron Ramsdale, while Johnstone has fallen out of favor at Selhurst Park, with Dean Henderson preferred in goal. Ait-Nouri, known for his versatility, joined Wolves permanently in 2021 after a successful loan spell from Angers. He has made over 100 appearances for the club, playing as a left-back, wing-back, and even in an attacking role.

His performances have drawn attention from clubs like Arsenal, Manchester United, Liverpool, and Manchester City. Palace may hope to secure the deal quickly, using Johnstone as a bargaining chip while shoring up their defensive options.

Here is the skill highlight video of Rayan Aït-Nouri.

Rayan Aït-Nouri

Rayan Aït Nouri

Defender, Midfielder

FranceFrance

Age: 23

180 cm

70 kg

Season 2024/2025
Played 2 0 Missed
Minutes 151 75.5 Avg
Goals 0 0.0 Avg
Assist 1 0.5 Avg
Attempt 2 1.0 Avg
Passes 52 26.093.5% AvgSucc
Yellow 1 0.5 Avg
Red 0 0.0 Avg

This season he played in total twice for 151 minutes for Premier League.

Rayan Aït-Nouri didn’t score any goal for Wolverhampton Wanderers. He procured one assist. He received 1 yellow card and no red cards.

His team is currently 19th in Premier League. In the last match Wolverhampton Wanderers lost 6-2 against Chelsea.

Wolverhampton Wanderers performance and stats

Wolverhampton Wanderers

Manager: Gary O\'Neil
Top 3 Scorers
This season

Wolverhampton Wanderers is currently 19th in the Premier League with 0 points.

It has a negative goal difference after scoring 2 goals and conceding 8.​

Wolverhampton Wanderers will play the next match in Premier League against Nottingham Forest on Saturday 31st of August in Nottingham.​