The Athletic reported that Khusanov attracted interest from Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur, and they will disappointed to miss out on a coveted young centre-back. City have conceded more goals than any team in the top six of the Premier League, who will all be interested to see if this signing can improve a porous back line.

Manchester City's new signing Abdukodir Khusanov has become the first player from Uzbekistan to sign for a Premier League club, but what impact will he have? The defender signed from French side Lens on a four-and-a-half-year deal for a fee believed to be £33.6m plus add-ons.