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. British media said City had paid a transfer fee of 40 million euros ($41.

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 completed the signing of Abdukodir Khusanov from RC Lens for a reported £38.8m fee on a four-and-a-half year contract.

Uzbekistan defender Abdukodir Khusanov has joined Manchester City on a four-and-a-half-year deal from Ligue 1 club Lens, while Republic of Ireland Under-21 defender Alex Murphy has gone to Bolton Wanderers on loan from Newcastle United for the rest of the season.

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 announced the deal — covering 10 years from the start of this season — on Friday for the 24-year-old Haaland, who has scored 111 goals in 125 games since joining the club from Borussia Dortmund in 2022.

Manchester City FC have signed Lens centre-back Abdukodir Khusanov (20), both clubs have confirmed this Monday. The Premier League champions have agreed on a €50m transfer fee to sign the

Manchester City are considering whether to continue their January recruitment by adding a midfielder to manager Pep Guardiola’s squad. City have been depleted in that area since losing Rodri to a serious knee injury in September.

Manchester City have completed the signing of highly-rated defender Abdukodir Khusanov in a £34million deal from Lens as the 20-year-old becomes the first Uzbeki to play in the Premier League

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.

Additionally, Guardiola recognizes that one of Manchester City's main issues lies in the midfield, especially since Rodri’s injury, prompting him to consider a new signing. The