Agent reveals Newcastle's concrete talks for Khusanov before Man City transfer

Gairat Khasbiullin, agent for Abdukodir Khusanov, confirmed that Newcastle United engaged in substantive talks to sign the Manchester City defender prior to his January 2025 move. Khasbiullin noted that Newcastle was the only club that held serious negotiations among several interested teams, including Tottenham and PSG. The relationship between Khusanov and Newcastle remained positive, with the agent expressing potential for future collaboration. As Newcastle actively reshapes its squad, Khusanov's future at Manchester City is also under consideration, with new manager Enzo Maresca evaluating the roster.

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