Manchester City made its first move of what could be a busy January transfer window for the English champion by signing 20-year-old center back Abdukodir Khusanov from Lens for an initial 40 million euros ($41.5 million) on Monday.

Abdukodir Khusanov's meteoric rise has been capped by a €48m move to Man City this week. Here's all you need to know about the 20-year-old Uzbekistan star.

After their draw with Brentford, Manchester City have won 12 of their previous 36 available Premier League points – three wins, three draws and six defeats. Extrapolated across a whole season, that form would earn them 38 points, enough just avoid relegation in most, but not all, top-flight campaigns this century.

THE January transfer window is rolling on at full speed – and some huge moves are still in the pipeline. Arsenal have been heavily linked with RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko as Mikel

THE January transfer window is rolling on at speed – and some huge moves are still in the pipeline. Real Madrid are reportedly eyeing up a summer move for Arsenal defender William Saliba.

Manchester City have completed the signing of 20-year-old Abdukodir Khusanov from RC Lens for a reported fee of €40 million plus add-ons, highlighting the club's willingness to invest in young talent.

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As Abdukodir Khusanov arrives at Manchester City, football writer John Duerden analyses the 20-year-old centre-back's journey and where he might fit into Pep Guardiola's side. Abdukodir Khusanov’s father was an Uzbekistan international, though many don’t make the connection.

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THE January transfer window is rolling on at full speed – and some massive moves are still in the pipeline. Brighton’s Evan Ferguson is a potential loan target for Arsenal – but

Manchester City made its first move of what could be a busy January transfer window for the English champion by signing 20-year-old centre-back Abdukodir Khusanov from Lens for an initial 40 million euros ($41.