According to Sky Sports, Manchester United considered signing left-back Ait-Nouri on transfer deadline day to strengthen their left-back position.

However, the deal ultimately fell through due to Manchester City's demand for a mandatory buy-out clause in the loan agreement.

Sky Sports understands that before the transfer window closed, Manchester United learned that Ait-Nouri might be available and were offered the opportunity to sign him.

However, when Manchester United discussed the deal with Manchester City that afternoon, they were informed that the transfer would not proceed unless a mandatory buy-out clause was included in a season-long loan agreement.

Manchester United had no intention of permanently signing Ait-Nouri, as the club's focus is on pursuing long-term transfer targets next summer. It now seems unlikely that Manchester United will sign another left-back, meaning Luke Shaw will be the only senior first-team left-back until at least January of next year.

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