English club Leeds United is keen to sign Uzbek international defender Abdulkadir Khosanov.
according to Top of the marketclubs such as Newcastle, Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur are interested in the 20-year-old central defender As well but it appears that Leeds have now stolen a march from rivals and made an official bid.
RC Lens are looking to raise €44m in January in order to balance their books and are prepared to sell the 20-year-old defender next month. Jorge Mendes is expected to facilitate the transfer.
It will be interesting to see if Leeds can get the deal over the line. They are pushing for promotion to the Premier League and Khosanov could be a useful option for them during the second half of the season. He has impressed with his performances in French football and has the physical ability and technical attributes to do well in the tournament as well.
Newcastle and Tottenham need a defender
Meanwhile, Newcastle need defensive reinforcements as well and have looked weak at the back this season. The 20-year-old would be a long-term investment for them He can help them tighten up at the back.
The likes of Manchester City and Tottenham would be exciting destinations for the player too.
Tottenham lacks depth in the defense line, especially with the absence of players such as Christian Romero and Micky van de Ven due to injuries.
It will be interesting to see if the top Premier League clubs decide to pursue their interest with a bid for the player in January.
While there is no doubt that Leeds could be an attractive destination for the player, he may be tempted to move to the Premier League if a big club comes calling.
It will be interesting to see if RC Lens is willing to sell for €20 million. Whoever ends up signing him for that kind of money will end up with a great deal. The 20-year-old can develop into a star if given the right guidance and playing time.
