Manchester City are closing in on the signing of defender Abdukodir Khusanov after reaching an agreement with RC Lens, sources have told ESPN.

Manchester City have agreed a £33.6 million fee with Lens for Abdukodir Khusanov to bolster Pep Guardiola’s squad for the second half of the season.

Now, multiple reports, including one from journalist Fabrizio Romano, claim that Lens have accepted Man City's bid of €40m (£33.5m) plus add-ons for Khusanov. A full agreement between all parties has been reached and Lens are also said to have approved medical tests for the defender which will take place in the 'next days'.

That is according to the information of The Times’ Paul Hirst and Peter Rutzler, who report that Manchester City are now closing in on the signing of Abdukodir Khusanov from Ligue 1 side Lens for a transfer fee that could rise to £42 million.

Manchester City officials have finalised and concluded an agreement with Lens over the signing of 20-year-old centre-back, Abdukodir Khusanov.The Uzbekistan international is set to become the Premier

Manchester City have reportedly reached an agreement with French club Lens for the transfer of central defender Abdukodir Khusanov

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Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has moved quickly in the January transfer window to bolster his squad. The Premier League champions are on the verge of sealing a deal for young defender Abdukodir Khusanov.