Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for RC Lens defender Abdukodir Khusanov.
The 20-year-old central defender is highly rated across Europe and Tottenham are keen on securing his signature. According to a report from L’Equipe via SportWitness, the defender is valued at around €25-30 million and Tottenham have come forward to secure his signature.
Lens are ready to get rid of the player during the January transfer window as they are looking to balance the books and lower their wage bill. They have asked Portuguese super agent Jorge Mendes to find the defender a new club.
It will be interesting to see if Mendes can facilitate a move next month. Spurs need defensive reinforcements and the 20-year-old would be a quality long-term addition for them. He could develop into an important first-team player for the club. He is unlikely to be a regular starter for Tottenham right away, but he could be a very useful squad player for them.
Khusanov could be swayed by Tottenham’s interest
The opportunity to play in the Premier League will be quite exciting for that Uzbekistan international, and it would be a major step up in his career. Tottenham could nurture him into a star in future.
He will certainly look to establish himself as a key player for the club, and there is no doubt that he has the physicality and technical attributes to thrive in English football.
The reported asking price seems reasonable for a player of his potential, and he could justify the investment in the long run. It remains to be seen whether Tottenham can beat the competition from other clubs and get the deal done. They could face competition from Premier League rivals Newcastle United, Manchester City and Leicester City for the highly-rated central defender.
