The Athletic reported that Khusanov attracted interest from Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur, and they will disappointed to miss out on a coveted young centre-back. City have conceded more goals than any team in the top six of the Premier League, who will all be interested to see if this signing can improve a porous back line.

Manchester City have signed Uzbekistan central defender Abdukodir Khusanov from Ligue 1 side Lens on a four-and-a-half-year deal, the Premier League club announced on Monday.

Manchester City have completed the signing of Abdukodir Khusanov from RC Lens for a reported £38.8m fee on a four-and-a-half year contract.

Manchester City have completed the signing of defender Abdukodir Khusanov from Lens. On January 10, The Athletic reported City had reached an agreement worth €40million (£33.7m; $40.8m) plus bonuses with the Ligue 1 club for the signing of Khusanov.

Pep Guardiola also took time out from his various duties at the City Football Academy to pose for photographs holding the shirt of his newest recruit, which has revealed that the 20-year-old will become Manchester City’s new number 45.

Erling Haaland has signed a massive 10-year contract with Manchester City to keep him at the club until 2034. The Norwegian striker, whose previous contract was set to run until 2027, has been scoring at a phenomenal rate since joining City two-and-a-half years ago, amassing 111 goals across 126 appearances.

Manchester City are considering whether to continue their January recruitment by adding a midfielder to manager Pep Guardiola’s squad. City have been depleted in that area since losing Rodri to a serious knee injury in September.

Manchester City FC have signed Lens centre-back Abdukodir Khusanov (20), both clubs have confirmed this Monday. The Premier League champions have agreed on a €50m transfer fee to sign the

Manchester City have completed the signing of highly-rated defender Abdukodir Khusanov in a £34million deal from Lens as the 20-year-old becomes the first Uzbeki to play in the Premier League

Manchester City’s busy January transfer window is set to continue, with Pep Guardiola eager to continue his spending spree by making a €65 million bid for one of the game’s most promising young players.

Additionally, Guardiola recognizes that one of Manchester City's main issues lies in the midfield, especially since Rodri’s injury, prompting him to consider a new signing. The