Before Girona's relegation, there were discussions about a potential transfer for Azzedine Ounahi to Manchester City with the aim of preserving the player's value. According to AS, Girona is prepared to consider offers for several players to reduce the wage bill and limit the economic impact of relegation. Ounahi is one of the players with the most interest from other clubs.

Before the relegation, Girona made efforts to transfer Azzedine Ounahi to Manchester City, another club of the City Group.

According to the Spanish press, Manchester City is strongly interested in recruiting Azzedine Ounahi from Girona. Girona, in particular, would reportedly like to sell the player to the English club. Girona has offered its player to City with the aim of replenishing its finances and because it is aware of the player's market value.

Spanish media have reported that Manchester City is interested in Moroccan central midfielder Azzedine Ounahi, 26, as a potential replacement for Bernardo Silva. Ounahi's current club, Girona, is part of the City Football Group, which also owns Manchester City. The player's release clause is set at €20 million. There is also interest from Atlético de Madrid and Italian clubs, but Ounahi seemingly has a preference for City. The English press revealed that the Manchester City board's priority to replace Bernardo Silva is reportedly Enzo Fernandez of Chelsea. Ounahi joined Girona in August 2025 for a reported €6 million, and his contract is valid until June 2030. He has 47 caps and 9 goals for Morocco, and his current Transfermarkt market value is €10.00m.