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Newcastle will face stiff competitors in the event that they wish to signal defender Abdukodir Khusanov within the January window, with Pep Guardiola’s Manchester Metropolis reportedly becoming a member of the race to signal the teen.
As reported by The Telegraph’s Mike McGrath, Khusanov is “admired” by these on the Etihad, the place he may very well be a possible starter given the repeat accidents to Metropolis’s core defenders like Ruben Dias, John Stones, and Nathan Ake.
McGrath writes, ‘Khusanov matches the invoice for Metropolis as a participant who may compete for a first-team place, but additionally has big potential for the long run.
‘He was signed for €100,000 and has attracted scouts from Europe’s prime groups after taking part in repeatedly this season for Will Nonetheless.’
It’s believed the 20-year-old may very well be obtainable for round £25m and regardless of earlier strategies that the participant is eager on a transfer to St James’ Park, Guardiola’s Metropolis could also be powerful to show down.
Khusanov’s potential each as a participant and precious PSR asset actually justifies Newcastle’s curiosity, as reported by the i’s Mark Douglas on the finish of December.
Metropolis’s switch exercise might give a small perception into their monetary state of play heading into the January window, which can make for extra optimistic studying for Newcastle followers cautious a couple of doable transfer for Bruno Guimaraes.
With Guardiola aiming to rebuild his squad and eyeing up expertise like Bundesliga star Omar Marmoush and former Toon goal Ederson from Atalanta, our captain may be an unviable possibility for the Champions at this second in time.
A transfer for Khusanov may very well be a grasp stroke from Paul Mitchell, nevertheless. With the membership’s latest monitor report of signing younger gamers and turning them into prime gamers, the Uzbeki can be a implausible addition to the defence of Botman, Corridor, and Livramento for years to come back.
