Fabrizio Announces Guardiola's 'heist,' City Will Pay a Fortune to 'Take it away'

Manchester City has taken a step forward to transfer Abdukodir Khusanov, a young central defender from RC Lens. According to Fabrizio Romano, the club is willing to pay a significant amount for the player, considered the best defensive talent at the moment.

At just 20 years old, Khusanov has already attracted interest from several European giants. Among them, Real Madrid, Manchester United, and Tottenham have also shown interest in the Uzbek defender.

Lens's stance

RC Lens, aware of the player's value, has set an initial price of 20 million euros. However, the situation could escalate into a multi-million-dollar auction if the interested clubs intensify their offers in the winter market.

For now, Manchester City seems better positioned to get Khusanov's services. Guardiola believes the Uzbek can be a key piece to strengthen his team's defense in the short and long term.

City's interest is not surprising. The club has a history of betting on young talents and is willing to invest what's necessary to secure Khusanov.

What will Florentino do?

Real Madrid also has Khusanov on its radar. Florentino Pérez seeks to secure the future of the white defense, and the Lens center-back is one of the favorite options in Valdebebas.

However, the competition with Manchester City could complicate things. The financial resources and the sports project of the English team are difficult factors to match.

With the January transfer market approaching, the race for Khusanov intensifies. Fabrizio Romano has made it clear that the operation is not closed, but City has the advantage.

The coming days will be decisive to know if Guardiola manages to snatch this promising transfer from Florentino Pérez. For now, everything points to the Uzbek potentially becoming the next major addition to the Premier League champion.

A move that promises to generate headlines and possibly a new chapter in the rivalry between European giants.