Abdukodir Khusanov agent breaks silence on 'successful transfer' amid £20m Newcastle United links
Newcastle United took a huge step closer to the Champions League qualification places with a 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday afternoon.
Goals from Anthony Gordon and Alexander Isak saw the Magpies complete a first-half turnaround after Dominic Solanke's strike had given the hosts the lead. Eddie Howe remains hopeful of strengthening his squad this month, but admitted that players may have to depart before the Toon are able to do any business.
Martin Dubravka and Miguel Almiron continue to be linked with moves away from St. James' Park, though the former started the win at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
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Chronicle Live has taken a look at the latest Newcastle United transfer news and gossip.
Abdukodir Khusanov agent breaks silence after Man City reveal
Abdukodir Khusanov's representative Gairat Khasbiullin, owner of Football Group LLC, insists Lens will not stand in the player's way ahead of a potential dream transfer move. Man City are said to be planning on making a move for the young Uzkeb defender, who has also been linked with a move to Newcastle United and St. James' Park.
The Ligue 1 side have slapped a £20million asking price on his head, according to reports, with the Magpies looking to get the best value for money in the transfer market after a failed public pursuit of Marc Guehi in the summer.
“Abdukodir is a player who has already shown that he is one of the best in his position in Europe. He is young and every day he becomes even stronger," Khasbiullin told the Daily Mirror.
“He deserves to play in the best clubs in Europe. We have a very good relationship with Lens and we are on the same side – we want the best for the player together. If the transfer is successful, the club will receive a well-deserved reward for trusting the young player.”
Newcastle 'monitoring' Champions League winner
CaughtOffside claims both Newcastle and Aston Villa are monitoring PSG's Marcos Asensio with the Ligue 1 club reportedly open to parting ways with the former Real Madrid playmaker. It's not the first time the Magpies have been linked with the 28-year-old, who has featured in 25 games for PSG this season.
The French club are said to be open to offers in the region of £25-30million, though Real Sociedad, Real Betis and Arsenal are also said to be
