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. (Photograph by Michael Regan/Getty Pictures)
RC Lens defender Abdukodir Khusanov is open to becoming a member of Newcastle United in January, in response to stories.
Regardless of their robust current type, the Magpies have appeared weak on the again this season, conceding 21 objectives in 18 Premier League matches up to now.
Eddie Howe would absolutely 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 group and is already seen as one of many biggest gamers his nation has ever produced.
In line with current stories (by way of Newcastle World), Khusanov is open to a January transfer and has instructed agent Jorge Mendes to start out drumming up curiosity — with Newcastle one in every of his most popular locations.
Newcastle urged to maintain maintain of Bruno Guimaraes
Whereas Khusanov could possibly be a brand new face coming into St. James’ Park, there are a variety of Newcastle stars whose futures are up within the air.
Bruno Guimaraes is one who has typically 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 just accept a bid.
“I feel Newcastle could be loopy to promote Bruno Guimaraes in January,” he instructed 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 evaluate and take a look at the place they’re at, that is perhaps 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.”
