The agent of Leeds United transfer target Abdukodir Khusanov has claimed the defender is ready to make the next step and play for the best clubs in world football.

The RC Lens centre-back has impressed with performances in Ligue 1 this season and has attracted interest from England. A £83,000 signing from Belarusian side Energetik-BUG in 2023, Khusanov is set to net Will Still's men a whopping profit.

Leeds are one of the teams monitoring his progress but the likes of Manchester City, PSG, Tottenham and Leicester City have all been linked. Unfortunately for Daniel Farke's men, it seems as though he's set to move to one of Europe's top five divisions.

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Gairat Khasbiullin, owner of Football Group LLC and Khusanov's agent, has revealed how all parties are on the same page in the January transfer window should the right move happen. "Abdukodir is a player who has already shown that he is one of the best in his position in Europe," he told the Daily Mirror.

"He is young and every day he becomes even stronger. 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."

Man City boss Pep Guardiola is thought to be a huge fan of the Uzbekistan international. His speed, versatility and potential are set to be enough to attract the English champions to pay around £20million for his services.

Lens are understood to be actively looking to raise cash this winter and Wolves' decision to cool their interest in Kevin Danso means Khusanov could be the asset sold.