Whoever isn’t a fan of France’s Ligue 1 or an enthusiast for football developments in Asia has probably never heard of Abdukodir Khusanov. Simply put, Uzbekistan isn’t a country with a rich football tradition, has never played in the World Cup, and isn’t a powerhouse in football on the world’s largest continent. And yet, Khusanov has found himself, of all things, on Manchester City’s wish list this January. This exclusive news was shared by Fabrizio Romano, who claims the English champions have taken notice of the 20-year-old center-back from Lens. According to Romano, Khusanov is on the radar of several major clubs as one of the most promising talents in his position at the moment.Surreal: Starting January 1, you can sign all of them for free!In the previous season, his first in Ligue 1, he played 11 matches. Since the beginning of the current season, he has been an irreplaceable part of the starting lineup for the team currently sitting seventh in the French top-flight league. He has played 13 league matches, staying on the pitch for the full 90 minutes in 11 of them. It’s an understatement to say he arrived in France under the radar. In the summer of 2023, Energetik BGU Minsk sold him to Lens for just 100,000 euros. Today, the market value of the young man from Tashkent is significantly higher. Transfermarkt estimates him at 12,000,000, suggesting he could easily become one of the top 10 highest sales in the club’s history. Manchester City has struggled with injuries since the start of the season, particularly in the center-back positions. Due to health issues, John Stones, Nathan Aké, and even Ruben Dias have frequently been sidelined.##NAJAVA_MECA_8609863##
