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Not so fast, Man City! Real Madrid set to rival Pep Guardiola's transfer interest in Lens defender Abdukodir Khusanov

<p>Lens' Khusanov has caught the eye of a number of clubs this season as the defender has been in top form and impressed scouts that have travelled to watch Will Still's side in action as Les Sang et Or boast the second-best defence in Ligue 1. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-in/lists/defensive-reinforcements-man-city-pep-guardiola-ligue-1-centre-back-abdukodir-khusanov-january-transfer/blt46fdf95caaa48380" target="_blank">Manchester City and Newcastle United have maintained the lead</a> in the race to sign Khusanov this winter but are now set to face competition.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p><a href="https://x.com/Santi_J_FM/status/1876248867919757474" target="_blank">Journalist Santi Aouna</a> has now reported that Real Madrid have entered the race to sign Khusanov this January as Carlo Ancelotti struggles with injuries in his defence. As per the report, the 15-time European champions have already initiated contact with Lens over a potential move.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Khusanov's entourage claims that while the possibility of the Uzbek centre-back leaving are good, the decision is set to be left on the 20-year-old's shoulder to make the final decision as he will hope to continue developing his game.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>The 20-year-old is yet to make a decision on his future at Lens and will likely remain a starter for Still's side as long as he is at the club. Lens are in action next when they take on Le Havre on January 12.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR KHUSANOV?

Not so fast, Man City! Real Madrid set to rival Pep Guardiola's transfer interest in Lens defender Abdukodir Khusanov | Goal.com

Manchester City and Newcastle United have held concrete talks with Lens defender Abdukodir Khusanov but Real Madrid are now set to challenge them.

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