The Athletic reported that Khusanov attracted interest from Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur, and they will disappointed to miss out on a coveted young centre-back. City have conceded more goals than any team in the top six of the Premier League, who will all be interested to see if this signing can improve a porous back line.

Uzbekistan defender Abdukodir Khusanov had joined Manchester City on a four-and-a-half-year deal from Ligue 1 club Lens.The PA news agency understands the fee for the 20-year-old is worth 40 million euros (£33.

Manchester City signed 20-year-old Uzbekistan-based centre back Abdukodir Khusanov from Lens for an initial 40 million euros ($41.5 million).

Abdukodir Khusanov joins Man City on a four-and-a-half-year contract from Lens in a £33.5m deal; the 20-year-old defender becomes the first Uzbekistan player to sign for a Premier League club, having been capped 18 times;

Manchester City have completed the signing of defender Abdukodir Khusanov from Lens. On January 10, The Athletic reported City had reached an agreement worth €40million (£33.7m; $40.8m) plus bonuses with the Ligue 1 club for the signing of Khusanov.

City handed debuts to new signings Omar Marmoush and Abdukodir Khusanov, but it was an awful error from Khusanov just two minutes in that handed Chelsea the lead, with the youngster booked on four minutes in a nightmare debut.

Abdukodir Khusanov has completed his various medical tests and media duties as a Manchester City player, it has been revealed on Saturday.The Uzbekistan international central defender left his

Manchester City have signed defender Abdukodir Khusanov from Lens for €40m, plus add-ons. The 20-year-old, who will become the first Uzbekistan international to play in the Premier League, has signed a four-and-a-half year contract at the Etihad Stadium.

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 manager Pep Guardiola has issued his verdict on the debut of Abdukodir Khusanov against Chelsea on Saturday evening.The 20-year-old Uzbekistan international has been in the north-west