Sport nationLeeds United have reportedly made a £17 million bid for RC Lens defender Abdukodir Khusanov, according to TopMercato. The offer is expected to be rejected by the French club, who value the 20-year-old Uzbekistan international at between €25 million to €30 million.
Khusanov has been impressive for Lens in Ligue 1 this season, making 13 appearances and establishing himself as a first-choice option at the heart of their defense. His form has attracted interest from several top clubs, including Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester City, Leicester City, and Paris Saint-Germain.
Leeds United boss Daniel Farke is in the market for a central defender this January, as he relies heavily on the fitness of Joe Rodon and Pascal Struijk to maintain his side’s promotion charge. Khusanov’s statistics in Ligue 1 this season suggest he could be a good fit for Leeds, with a pass accuracy of 88.1%, 3.98 progressive passes per 90 minutes, and 2.41 interceptions per 90 minutes.
However, with interest from several top clubs, Leeds may face stiff competition for Khusanov’s signature. The Whites’ hierarchy may need to return with a more lucrative proposal to convince Lens to sell and Khusanov to choose Leeds over other suitors.
One fan has expressed frustration with Leeds’ transfer approach, questioning why the club is making offers that are likely to be rejected. The fan suggests that Leeds should make more serious offers if they are genuinely interested in signing a player, rather than risking missing out on their targets.
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