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.

Manchester City have confirmed the signing of the defender Abdukodir Khusanov from Lens in a deal understood to be worth €40 million plus add-ons. The 20-year-old is the club’s first January signing and City also have a deal in principle to buy the forward Omar Marmoush from Eintracht Frankfurt.

Manchester City have signed Uzbekistan central defender Abdukodir Khusanov from Ligue 1 side Lens on a four-and-a-half-year deal, the Premier League club announced on Monday.

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.

Manchester City have completed the £33.5million signing of Lens defender Abdukodir Khusanov. The Uzbekistan international has joined the club on a four-and-a-half-year deal and becomes the club's first signing of the January transfer window, ahead of the imminent arrivals of defender Vitor Reis and forward Omar Marmoush.

Manchester City have officially announced the signing of Uzbekistan international centre-back, Abdukodir Khusanov from RC Lens.The 20-year-old centre-back becomes the Premier League champions’

Abdukodir Khusanov's meteoric rise has been capped by a €48m move to Man City this week. Here's all you need to know about the 20-year-old Uzbekistan star.

Manchester City have already spent over £60million on two players this winter transfer window and look set to at least double that outlay with a third signing

Manchester City’s busy January transfer window is set to continue, with Pep Guardiola eager to continue his spending spree by making a €65 million bid for one of the game’s most promising young players.

Manchester City now want to sign a familiar face as they look to bolster their ranks under Pep Guardiola after a disappointing campaign to date, it has been reported. Though now back to winning ways,