Wolverhampton Wanderers are set to say farewell to Rayan Ait-Nouri, with Manchester City reportedly on the brink of a £33.7m deal to sign the Algerian full-back. The departure follows Matheus Cunha’s £62.5m move to Manchester United, handing new boss Vitor Pereira a war chest to reshape his squad.
While Ait-Nouri will leave a sizeable gap at left-back, Wolves may already have a successor lined up — and he could turn out to be an even bigger star.
Wolves Target Roger Fernandes After Cunha & Ait-Nouri Sales
According to journalist Graeme Bailey, Wolves are keeping close tabs on Braga’s Roger Fernandes, a 19-year-old Portuguese wonderkid described as a versatile left-sided threat who also thrives as a winger.
“Braga’s biggest jewel… one of the most exciting U19s in Portugal.” — Jacek Kulig, Talent Scout
How Fernandes Compares to Ait-Nouri
Fernandes burst onto the scene at just 15 years and 8 months old, making his debut in Portugal’s top flight — a national record. Ait-Nouri, in contrast, was 17 when he first appeared for Angers in France.
In the 2024/25 season, Fernandes made 48 appearances in all competitions, scoring 5 goals and providing 7 assists. He also shone defensively, winning over 50% of his duels and averaging 1.5 tackles per game.
| Player | Goals + Assists | Big Chances Created | Tackles per Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roger Fernandes | 12 | 6 | 1.5 |
| Ait-Nouri (24/25) | 12 | 8 | 1.3 |
Key Bullet Callouts
- Man City to pay £33.7m for Ait-Nouri
- Wolves reinvest £25m in Roger Fernandes deal
- Fernandes debuted in Primeira Liga at 15
- 12 G/A for Braga in 48 appearances
- Described as "Braga's biggest jewel" by scouts
Could Wolves Be Getting the Better Deal?
While Ait-Nouri is a proven Premier League asset, Fernandes' youth, versatility and explosive ceiling offer huge upside. Wolves' £25m move would leave them with money to spare after selling Ait-Nouri — and possibly a new star to mould.
What’s Next?
Wolves’ summer business is only just beginning. After raking in nearly £90m from Cunha and Ait-Nouri, they’re poised for a rebuild under Vitor Pereira — and Roger Fernandes might just be the first piece of a new-look side at Molineux.
Wolves fans — would Roger Fernandes be a smart signing or too big a gamble? With nearly £90m banked already, the pressure is on Pereira to get this window right. Have your say in the comments and tag a mate who needs to know about this move.
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