Barcelona are monitoring Manchester City left-back Rayan Aït-Nouri as a potential successor to Alejandro Balde, according to a report from Barca Blaugranes on Thursday.
The 25-year-old Algeria international has featured for City in domestic cup competitions this season, including a Carabao Cup fourth-round tie against Brighton & Hove Albion at the Etihad Stadium on October 28.
Aït-Nouri joined Manchester City from Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2024 and has provided cover at left-back behind first-choice options. His profile — pace, attacking contribution, and defensive reliability — aligns with the qualities Barcelona value in their full-backs.
Balde, 21, has established himself as a regular starter for the Catalan club since breaking into the senior side, but the hierarchy is reportedly planning for long-term depth at the position amid interest from other European clubs.
No formal bid has been submitted, and any move would likely depend on City's willingness to negotiate for a squad player who has seen limited Premier League minutes this campaign.
