By Mokhi Sultanova in Tashkent Defender Abdukodir Khusanov is poised to become the first Uzbek football player to play in England’s Premier League, widely regarded as the most high-profile and toughest soccer league in the world.

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.