FC Barcelona is considering a move for Manchester City's Algerian left-back, Rayan Aït-Nouri, for the upcoming January transfer window to strengthen its defense. The 25-year-old, who has 33 caps for Algeria, is expected to leave his current club, having not played any minutes in the Premier League this season under Enzo Maresca. Manchester United is also reportedly interested. His contract with Manchester City is valid until 2030, and his current Transfermarkt market value is €35.00M. Barcelona appreciates Aït-Nouri's offensive qualities and his suitability for their desired profile, and notes his skill in tight spaces. The Catalan club had previously monitored the player before his 2025 transfer from Wolverhampton to Manchester City for a fee of 36 million euros. A deal is dependent on reaching an agreement with Manchester City, and Barcelona must first sell players to have the necessary funds. Reports from October 2026 indicated Manchester City would seek around £30 million (approximately €35 million) for a permanent deal.