Man United Target Rayan Ait-Nouri and Jacobo Ramon

Manchester United target defensive fixes

Manchester United are eyeing a move for Manchester City left back Rayan Aït-Nouri. The 25-year-old Algeria international wants to leave in January after playing only four times this season. He has not appeared in the Premier League yet.

United want a long-term replacement for Luke Shaw. They have looked at Lewis Hall, Adrien Truffert and Alejandro Balde, but Aït-Nouri is now an option.

United are also tracking Como center back Jacobo Ramón. The 21-year-old is valued at around 50 million euros. He caught United's attention when Como defeated them 4-1 in the UEFA Champions League last month. Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool and Fulham are also watching him. Real Madrid could activate an option to buy him back next summer.

Attacking targets and contract talks

Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United recently scouted Galatasaray attacking midfielder Alexsey Batrakov. The 21-year-old Russia international scored twice against Stuttgart in the Champions League on Tuesday. He has a release clause of 60 million euros, but Galatasaray hope to sign him to a new deal without that clause.

Liverpool are in advanced talks to extend the contract of 19-year-old midfielder Trey Nyoni. Liverpool rejected a 30 million pound offer from Nottingham Forest in the summer. Nyoni has over three and a half years left on his deal, but the club wants to reward his progress under Andoni Iraola.

Meanwhile, Aston Villa are in advanced talks with manager Unai Emery over a new contract. Manchester United are among the teams that admire him.

More transfer moves across Europe

Everton are interested in Palmeiras striker Vitor Roque for 2027. The 21-year-old has five goals in 19 league matches this season. Palmeiras will not sell for less than 50 million euros. His former club Barcelona holds 20 percent of his rights, which would equal 10 million euros.

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker is wanted by Flamengo. The 34-year-old could move next summer when his contract ends. Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool are also tracking Eintracht Frankfurt defender Nnamdi Collins.

What it means for the next game

Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City (Premier League, Sat, 07 Nov): Nottingham Forest win 20%, draw 25%, Manchester City win 55%; expected goals 0.95 to 1.73. Our safest pick: Manchester City or Draw.

Manchester United vs Aston Villa (Premier League, Sun, 08 Nov): Manchester United win 43%, draw 25%, Aston Villa win 32%; expected goals 1.69 to 1.42. Our safest pick: Over 1.5 goals.