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 announced the £63m double signing of Abdukodir Khusanov and Vitor Reis this week, with both youngsters training for the first time on Tuesday.

Manchester City have completed the signing of Lens defender Abdukodir Khusanov. City have agreed a deal worth €40 million ($41.6m) plus add-ons for the 20-year-old, who has signed a four-and-a-half year deal at the Etihad Stadium.