Manchester City ‘pushing’ for £83m double transfer deal amid Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur ‘interest’

Manchester City have the chance to bolster their ranks this winter
Manchester City are ‘exploring’ a deal for Lens defender Abdukodir Khusanov before the end of the January transfer window, according to The Athletic. The report adds that the player is also attracting ‘interest’ from fellow Premier League sides Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United this winter.

He is said to be valued in excess of €40million (£33million) meaning Pep Guardiola’s side would have to fork out a big fee to try and lure him to the Etihad Stadium over the coming weeks. The 20-year-old is an Uzbekistan international with 18 caps under his belt.

City could see him as someone to bolster their defensive ranks and provide more competition and depth to their options at the back. However, they will need to see off competition from rivals Spurs and Newcastle for his signature.