Real Madrid are reportedly interested in signing 21-year-old Manchester City defender Abdukodir Khusanov on loan in January.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Real Madrid have made an approach to sign 21-year-old Manchester City defender Abdukodir Khusanov, and they are hoping to get the deal done in January.
The Uzbek is a tremendous talent with a bright future, but he has struggled to hold down a regular starting spot at the Premier League club. He could be open to trying out a new challenge, and the opportunity to move to Real Madrid will be exciting for him.
However, it seems unlikely that Manchester City will sanction his departure in the middle of the season. The Citizens are fighting for the league title, and losing a talented young player like him would be a blow. Any move might have to wait until the summer transfer window.
It will be interesting to see if Khusanov can convince Pep Guardiola to give him more opportunities during the second half of the season. Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol are all ahead of him in the pecking order. The youngster needs more opportunities in order to develop, and it remains to be seen whether Manchester City are ready to give him the platform he needs.
Real Madrid need centre-backs
Meanwhile, Real Madrid have looked vulnerable at the back this season, and they have endured injury issues as well. They need to add a quality central defender to the team during the January transfer window. It will be interesting to see if they decide to move on to other targets if Manchester City are not prepared to sell him.
Real Madrid are widely regarded as the biggest club in the world, and the opportunity to join them can be exciting for any player. The 21-year-old will certainly fancy the move if there is an official proposal ahead of him. It remains to be seen what Manchester City and the player decide over the next few weeks.
Real Madrid endured a disappointing 2024/25 season, and they have made an inconsistent start to the current campaign. They will be desperate to finish strongly and perhaps win a trophy this season. Signing the right players in January could help them bounce back strongly and perform consistently.
