Manchester City have finalized the signing of Lens defender Abdukodir Khusanov in a deal potentially worth £33.5m plus add-ons.

Khusanov has penned a four-and-a-half-year contract, with an option for a further year.

Lens manager Will Still commented: “Negotiations are ongoing, and there is movement. He’s unwell—he was at the gym earlier but left for home. Beyond that, let’s not kid ourselves.”

The transfer will see Khusanov become the first Uzbek player to feature in the Premier League once the move is complete.

City are also planning additional bids for 18-year-old Palmeiras defender Vitor Reis and Eintracht Frankfurt forward Omar Marmoush in the coming days.

Man City have finalised a deal for Lens centre-back Abdukodir Khusanov worth around £35m

Man City are keen to strengthen Pep Guardiola’s squad amid a disappointing season to date

The reigning Premier League champions are seeking to complete a deal for Omar Marmoush

Mail Sport previously reported City are looking to add two or three signings this window to breathe fresh life into Pep Guardiola’s squad and increase competition after a difficult first half of the season.

Khusanov started his career with Energetik-BGU in Belarus but has become an important player for Lens since joining in 2023.

That year he made the rankings for the top 200 most promising youngsters in football, being rated the 15th-most exciting centre-back.

Lens have the second-best defensive record in Ligue 1 this season, having conceded 15 goals in 16 games – only one more than Paris Saint-Germain. Khusanov has helped keep seven clean sheets.

The 20-year-old, who has Champions League experience and 18 caps for Uzbekistan, had also caught the eyes of Tottenham and Newcastle.

Mail Sport reported on Thursday that Man City were progressing discussions to sign forward Omar Marmoush from Eintracht Frankfurt for around £50million.

In December, Mail Sport broke news of Man City’s interest in the Egyptian international forward.

Frankfurt are reluctant sellers, particularly in the winter window, and had hoped to keep hold of the 25-year old who has scored 18 goals in 24 appearances this season.

Liverpool and Arsenal have also been following Marmoush but have not followed up their interest and City are willing to pay around £50m for a player who can play across the frontline or behind the striker.