Manchester City are closing in on the signing of defender Abdukodir Khusanov after reaching an agreement with RC Lens, sources have told ESPN.

Khusanov, who turns 21 on Feb. 29, has made 31 senior appearances for Lens including 24 times in Ligue 1 and six times across three European competitions.

Manchester City have agreed a £33.6 million fee with Lens for Abdukodir Khusanov to bolster Pep Guardiola’s squad for the second half of the season.

Manchester City officials have finalised and concluded an agreement with Lens over the signing of 20-year-old centre-back, Abdukodir Khusanov.

Foot Mercato says City are now very close to an agreement with Lens. The English giants have offered €50m for Khusanov, an offer that Lens are expected to accept. At the same time, the parties have already agreed on personal terms, while Khusanov is pushing for the transfer to happen.

Now, multiple reports, including one from journalist Fabrizio Romano, claim that Lens have accepted Man City's bid of €40m (£33.5m) plus add-ons for Khusanov. A full agreement between all parties has been reached and Lens are also said to have approved medical tests for the defender which will take place in the 'next days'.

Manchester City are in talks with RC Lens over a January deal for centre-back Abdukodir Khusanov, a source has told ESPN.

Lens will look to garner a club-record transfer fee for the transfer of Manchester City target Abdukodir Khusanov (20), according to a report from L'Equipe.

Manchester City officials have finalised and concluded an agreement with Lens over the signing of 20-year-old centre-back, Abdukodir Khusanov.