Manchester City targets £20 million transfer for defender Abdukodir Khusanov

Manchester City is set to pursue a transfer for 20-year-old defender Abdukodir Khusanov after Lens confirmed they are willing to sell him this year. A fee of £20 million is being discussed for the transfer. City's interest in Khusanov has grown due to injuries in their defense, with key players sidelined. Other clubs, including Newcastle United and Chelsea, are also interested in the young defender. Lens has indicated that they will consider offers for Khusanov, but it is unclear if a transfer will happen in January or later. Khusanov was recently suspended for a match against Toulouse, which Lens lost.