Tottenham are looking to improve their defensive unit with the signing of the RC Lens central defender Abdukodir Khusanov.
According to CaughtOffside, Tottenham are keeping tabs on the development of the 20-year-old central defender and he will cost around €15-20 million. Tottenham will face competition from Wolves, Manchester City and Newcastle United as well.
It will be interesting to see if Tottenham can win the race for his signature. The 20-year-old is likely to improve with coaching and experience, and he could develop into a key player for the North London club. The reported asking price is quite reasonable for a player of his potential and he could prove to be a bargain in the long term.
Khusanov has a contract with the French club until 2027 and Lens are under no pressure to sell him right now. Tottenham will have to pay the asking price if they want to get the deal done.
Meanwhile, the talented young defender will want to test himself in the Premier League. He has already established himself as a key player for Lens in the French League and he could be attracted to the idea of taking on a new challenge.
Tottenham would be an exciting destination for him. They have an exciting project and a talented squad. They could provide him with the platform to showcase disabilities in English football and regular football in England could accelerate his development.
It remains to be seen whether Tottenham can get the deal across the line. Manchester City and Newcastle could use defensive reinforcements as well, and all three clubs have the financial resources to pay the reported asking price. The move could eventually come down to the player’s wishes. Tottenham must look to convince the player to join them and snub their rivals.