Newcastle look to steal march on Tottenham in race for centre-backNewcastle United aims to surpass Tottenham Hotspur in the pursuit of Lens center-back Abdukodir Khusanov. The 20-year-old Uzbek international is highly rated by Newcastle and fits their recruitment strategy. Lens is reportedly open to selling Khusanov for around £20 million, and the player is keen on a Premier League move. Newcastle is optimistic about securing his signature due to their sporting director’s connections in France.
