Manchester City are reportedly set to sign 20-year-old Uzbeki defender Abdukodir Khusanov from Ligue 1 club RC Lens.
Abdukodir Khusanov has been exceptional in Ligue 1, and he has attracted the attention of Manchester City. According to an update by reputed Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, Manchester City have now scheduled a medical for the 20-year-old in the next 24 to 48 hours. It remains to be seen whether they can wrap up the signing quickly.
Khusanov is highly rated across Europe, and he is regarded as one of the finest young defenders in European football right now. The opportunity to play for Manchester City will be quite attractive for him. The Premier League champions are one of the biggest clubs in the world, and they could provide him with the platform to push for major trophies regularly.
Manchester City are in need of rebuilding the side, and they need to start planning for the future. It is no surprise that they are looking to sign one of the most talented young players in Europe right now. The Uzbekistan international has all the tools to develop into a top-class player, and he could fulfil his world-class potential with Manchester City pulse stop
Pep Guardiola could play a key role in the development of the 20-year-old defender. Manchester City have endured a disappointing season, and they will likely miss out on the Premier League title. They will need to plug the gaps in their squad over the next few months, and signing a quality central defender should be one of their priorities. They should look to invest in a quality right back, central midfielder and another striker as well.
Can Khusanov make an immediate impact?
It will be interesting to see if the 20-year-old central defender can adapt to the Premier League quickly and establish himself as a regular start for Manchester City over the next few months. Sitting on the bench is unlikely to benefit him, and he will be desperate to establish himself as an indispensable asset for the manager. He has the physicality to adapt to the rigours of English football, and it remains to be seen how the situation unfolds.
