RC Lens has reportedly accepted a $41 million for Abdukodir Khusanov, who is regarded as one of the best young defenders in French soccer.

While head coach Pep Guardiola is tight-lipped about this transfer deal, the news of Walker’s possible exit may have forced the defending Premier League champion to search for options in the January market.

Manchester City's biggest area of need has been in central midfield since Rodri's ACL injury. So, why is Pep Guardola's first signing of the January window a highly rated young defender?

He spent his youth in the capital of his native Uzbekistan playing for FC Bunyodkor in Tashkent, a team that gained notoriety in 2008 for signing Rivaldo and hiring Zico as manager. A country not traditionally known for its football, Khusanov left at the age of 18 for Belarus and FC Energetik-BGU Minsk.

Manchester City’s transfer plans have long stood around the defensive and midfield roles, according to manager Pep Guardiola.The Premier League champions have turned to the winter transfer window

Manchester City are closing in on the signing of defender Abdukodir Khusanov after reaching an agreement with RC Lens, sources have told ESPN.

Manchester City are working on deals to sign Omar Marmoush and Abdukodir Khusanov this month. There are no agreements in place for either player yet but discussions are advancing as City intensify their efforts to recruit both.

Manchester City have reportedly agreed a deal for the signing of Abdukodir Khusanov – here is everything you need to know about him.He spent his youth in the capital of his native Uzbekistan