Abdukodir Khusanov has signed for Manchester City on a €40 million deal from Ligue 1 side Lens, but he could have been playing across the city for Manchester United had fate decided differently.

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.

Abdukodir Khusanov of RC Lens is expected to join City for around $51 million before the end of the January window as the Northern France outfit continue to sell of their top talents in an effort to combat their substantial financial concerns.

Manchester City’s new signing Abdukodir Khusanov was "one of the top three centre-backs in Ligue 1" and "has everything" to succeed in England.

Manchester City have completed the signing of defender Abdukodir Khusanov from Lens. On January 10, The Athletic reported City had reached an agreement worth €40million (£33.7m; $40.8m) plus bonuses with the Ligue 1 club for the signing of Khusanov.

Bayer Leverkusen had a deal agreed for now Manchester City defender Abdukodir Khusanov as they look to boost their squad options this winter.Leverkusen have been interested in

Manchester City have strengthened their defensive options this week with the signings of Abdukodir Khusanov and Vitor Reis.

Manchester City signed 20-year-old Uzbekistan-based centre back Abdukodir Khusanov from Lens for an initial 40 million euros ($41.5 million).

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. Khusanov, who has been handed the No. 45 shirt, is set to become the first Uzbeki to play in the Premier League.