United had no interest in a permanent deal for the defender after City suggested a loan with an obligation to buy

Manchester United made a deadline day enquiry for Manchester City left-back Rayan Aït-Nouri as the transfer window closed on September 1, 2026.

Manchester United were in the market for another left-back in the final hours of the transfer window but a potential deal for Rayan Ait-Nouri did not materialise