Manchester City are in the race for Abdukodir Khusanov and have made an approach to sign the RC Lens star, with other clubs in the mix too.
According to Caught Offside, Manchester City have enquired about the availability of Abdukodir Khusanov ahead of this month’s window. The Uzbeki defender is seemingly available for a price of around €20 million, with many other clubs interested in making a move for the Ligue 1 defender.
RC Lens are not about to stand in the way of Abdukodir Khusanov should he desire a switch to one of the interested clubs from the Premier League. The Ligue 1 side are willing to sanction a sale for a price of €20 million, as none of the interested parties have made an offer yet.
There’s plenty of interest, with the likes of Tottenham and Newcastle United already initiating talks with the defender’s camp to figure out a move. The Magpies have been in the market for a new defender to shore up their backline, while the Spurs are in a difficult place due to many defensive injuries in recent weeks.
Both sides are eager to make moves, although there’s no clarity on whether either club are willing to meet RC Lens’ valuation for the €20 million-rated Ligue 1 ace. Tottenham are already concerned about Manchester City’s presence in the race, as Pep Guardiola’s side could bring a new twist to the chase.
Manchester City have already enquired about Khusanov in recent days and could make an opening bid. The report suggests the Premier League champions could make an opening offer worth around €10 million to test RC Lens;’ resolve, although one would suspect that may not be enough.
Will Manchester City sign Abdukodir Khusanov?
Manchester City entered the chase recently, and it’s clear that Guardiola is thinking about strengthening his backline as a priority. There have been many fitness-related issues as well as a visible dip in form, which does call for a new defender to enter the frame.
The issue might be the level of importance given to Khusanov should he make the move to the Etihad. The report also talks about how Wolves boss Vitor Pereira wants him to come in and play a starring role, as offers like these could force the €20 million-rated Ligue 1 ace to make a tough career call, which might also include shunning the overtures of a huge club like Manchester City.
