Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly keen on signing the RC Lens central defender Abdukodir Khusanov.
The 20-year-old central defender is highly rated across Europe and several clubs are keen on securing his signature. Spurs will face competition from Premier League rivals Chelsea, Newcastle United, Crystal Palace and West Ham United. Other European clubs are keeping tabs on his situation, as per TBR Football.
It will be interesting to see if Tottenham can secure an agreement to complete the deal.
The defender is reportedly valued at £25 million and Tottenham certainly have the financial muscle to get the deal done. They need to add another central defender to their ranks and Khusanov would be a quality long-term addition.
Tottenham currently have Cristian Romero, Micky Van de Ven and Radu Dragusin at their disposal. Another central defender would allow them to rotate the squad adequately.
Khusanov is likely to be attracted to the idea of playing in the Premier League and a move to Tottenham will be an exciting opportunity for him. He would get to test himself against world-class attackers in English football and regular football in the Premier League could accelerate his development. The reported asking price seems reasonable for a player of his potential and he could easily justify the investment in the near future.
Tottenham have done well to sign a number of quality young players in recent months, and it seems that they are focusing on adding future stars to their squad. It remains to be seen whether they can get the deal across the line.
The defender needs to join a club where he will get ample first-team action. Sitting on the bench at a big club is unlikely to benefit him at this stage of his career. Tottenham might have to provide him with gametime assurances in order to get a deal done.
Chelsea keen on Abdukodir Khusanov
Meanwhile, Chelsea have looked vulnerable defensively and they need more depth at the back. The 20-year-old would be a long-term investment for them, and they could nurture him into a first-team star. The Blues are one of the biggest clubs in the country and the defender is likely to be open to the idea of playing for them. They have more financial resources compared to Tottenham as well.
It will be interesting to see how the situation develops.
