An Aerial view of St. James Park is seen previous to the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Manchester United on April 02, 2023. (Picture by Michael Regan/Getty Photos)
RC Lens defender Abdukodir Khusanov is open to becoming a member of Newcastle United in January, based on stories.
Regardless of their robust current type, the Magpies have seemed susceptible on the again this season, conceding 21 objectives in 18 Premier League matches thus far.
Eddie Howe would certainly welcome defensive reinforcements and Newcastle, alongside Tottenham and Leeds United, have been closely linked with Khusanov.
Nonetheless solely 20 years previous, Khusanov has made 31 senior appearances for Lens throughout all competitions since becoming a member of the membership in 2023.
The centre-back is capped 18 occasions for the Uzbekistan nationwide staff and is already seen as one of many biggest gamers his nation has ever produced.
In accordance with current stories (through Newcastle World), Khusanov is open to a January transfer and has instructed agent Jorge Mendes to begin drumming up curiosity — with Newcastle one in every of his most popular locations.
Newcastle urged to maintain maintain of Bruno Guimaraes
Whereas Khusanov may very well be a brand new face coming into St. James’ Park, there are a selection of Newcastle stars whose futures are up within the air.
Bruno Guimaraes is one who has usually been linked with a transfer away within the final 12 months, with Manchester Metropolis regarded as critical admirers.
However former Premier League striker Stan Collymore has urged the membership to maintain maintain of the Brazilian for now, even when there’s a ‘wise time’ to simply accept a bid.
“I believe Newcastle can be loopy to promote Bruno Guimaraes in January,” he advised CaughtOffside for his unique column.
“If rumours of Man Metropolis’s curiosity are correct, then on the finish of the season, when Metropolis could have a technical and tactical overview and have a look at the place they’re at, that may be a extra wise time for the Magpies to think about cashing in.
“He might be a participant that Metropolis really feel can freshen issues up, however definitely not in January.”
