(L-R) Pep Guardiola, Enzo Maresca, and Mikel Arteta
Chelsea have reportedly joined the race to sign Manchester City and Arsenal target Abdukodir Khusanov for a move in the January transfer window. The 20-year-old central defender currently plays his football for Ligue 1 outfit RC Lens, where he's contracted till the summer of 2027.
The news about the interest in the Uzbekistan international comes from a report by Graeme Bailey of TBR Football (via The Hard Tackle). It is reported that there are a number of other Premier League sides after the young defender, including Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United.
The aforementioned report also adds that the player's French employers may be willing to let go of Khusanov in order to raise funds in the current transfer window. It is claimed that Lens are looking to secure £25 million, including add-ons, to sell the centre-back.
