PSG are ready to rival Chelsea and Tottenham for young Uzbeki centre-back Abdukodir Khusanov, who plays for RC Lens.
According to Le 10 Sport, PSG are in the race for the signing of RC Lens centre-back Abdukodir Khusanov. Chelsea and Tottenham are also keen on the 20-year-old Ligue 1 prodigy, as he’s seen as a viable addition that would suit these clubs financially compared to some of the alternatives.
Top clubs across England and Europe are constantly looking at younger additions in the market to keep their sides competitive. Bringing in young, inexperienced players who are capable of first-team football will help maintain the quality and add to the depth.
PSG are one of the clubs in the mix to bring the best young talents from around. Like Chelsea or Tottenham, PSG are building a project suited for the future. The Parisians are now targeting a young centre-back from Ligue 1 as Abdukodir Khusanov emerges on the radar.
The 20-year-old Ligue 1 prodigy has emerged at RC Lens and has been making a name for himself over the last year or so. The French club values him at €20 million, and if they get that fee for him, it will represent a significant profit on their €100,000 investment made just 18 months ago.
The report states PSG view Khusanov as a viable replacement for troubled defender Milan Skriniar, who is tipped to leave in the January window. The Parisians are looking at impressive centre-backs who are able to make up their project in the future, although the French giants face big competition from English sides. Moreover, they also view the 20-year-old as a much cheaper alternative to the expensive Tomas Araujo.
PSG face Chelsea and Tottenham in competition for Khusanov
Chelsea and Tottenham have been interested in Khusanov, as they view the young Uzbeki defender as a good opportunity to bolster their defence. The RC Lens star will have to decide on his next big move, as a transfer within Ligue 1 cannot be ruled out as he’s settled in France, although the lure of England could also play its part.