Wonderkid defender open to becoming a member of Newcastle

An Aerial view of St. James Park is seen previous to the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Manchester United on April 02, 2023. (Picture by Michael Regan/Getty Pictures)

RC Lens defender Abdukodir Khusanov is open to becoming a member of Newcastle United in January, in response to experiences. 

Regardless of their robust latest type, the Magpies have seemed weak on the again this season, conceding 21 targets in 18 Premier League matches thus far.

Eddie Howe would absolutely welcome defensive reinforcements and Newcastle, alongside Tottenham and Leeds United, have been closely linked with Khusanov.

Nonetheless solely 20 years previous, Khusanov has made 31 senior appearances for Lens throughout all competitions since becoming a member of the membership in 2023.

The centre-back is capped 18 instances for the Uzbekistan nationwide workforce and is already seen as one of many best gamers his nation has ever produced.

In response to latest experiences (through Newcastle World), Khusanov is open to a January transfer and has instructed agent Jorge Mendes to start out drumming up curiosity — with Newcastle certainly one of his most popular locations.

Newcastle urged to maintain maintain of Bruno Guimaraes

Newcastle supervisor Eddie Howe. (Picture by Stu Forster/Getty Pictures)

Whereas Khusanov may very well be a brand new face coming into St. James’ Park, there are a variety of Newcastle stars whose futures are up within the air.

Bruno Guimaraes is one who has typically been linked with a transfer away within the final 12 months, with Manchester Metropolis considered critical admirers.

However former Premier League striker Stan Collymore has urged the membership to maintain maintain of the Brazilian for now, even when there’s a ‘wise time’ to simply accept a bid.

“I feel Newcastle could be loopy to promote Bruno Guimaraes in January,” he informed CaughtOffside for his unique column.

“If rumours of Man Metropolis’s curiosity are correct, then on the finish of the season, when Metropolis may have a technical and tactical evaluation and have a look at the place they’re at, that may be a extra wise time for the Magpies to think about cashing in.

“He might be a participant that Metropolis really feel can freshen issues up, however actually not in January.”