RC Lens defender Abdukodir Khusanov is attracting interest from Tottenham
Tottenham Hotspur have endured a hugely inconsistent season, with their latest 1-1 draw with Fulham leaving Ange Postecoglou and the fans frustrated. The result left the Lilywhites seventh in the Premier League table.
A glut of injuries to key players have had a huge impact on Spurs’ performances. The first-choice centre-back pairing of Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven are also currently sidelined with injuries, leaving Ange Postecoglou with no option but to pair Radu Dragusin with Ben Davies.
This demonstrates the glaring lack of depth in the centre-back department that requires recruitment during the upcoming January transfer window. Postecoglou’s style demands more possession and control from his predecessors while maintaining the structure of the team to negate spaces for the opposition.
Now, according to a report from The Telegraph, Tottenham are set to battle Premier League rivals Newcastle United for the signing of RC Lens centre-back Abdukodir Khusanov.
The young centre-back has bulldozed his way into RC Lens’ side after joining from Belarusian club Energetik-BGU Minsk in January 2023, and his performances are now attracting scouts from Europe’s top teams. Several Premier League clubs are interested in the Uzbekistan international, who has started nine of his club’s 13 matches in the campaign.
Abdukodir Khusanov, who can also operate as a No.6, has been a regular fixture in Will Still’s defence. He is now highly rated in Ligue 1 and has a bright future ahead of himself. Tottenham would do well to secure his services, and their interest is understandable.
The North London side need more quality and depth in the central defensive unit, and Khusanov is capable of adding that. He will bring power, physicality and composure to their backline, as well as competition within the squad. Having someone like Romero will be great for the Uzbek to learn and improve different facets of his game.
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It remains to be seen of the situation develops and how concrete Spurs’ interest is in the native from Tashkent. Valued at over £25 million, Tottenham certainly have the financial muscle to pay up that sum.
Tottenham will need to improve their squad if they are serious about winning a trophy and qualifying for the Champions League, and signing Khusanov during the mid-season trading period could go a long way in achieving those targets.
