Guardiola still believes in Khusanov - what will happen in the new season?

Manchester City, which has embarked on a rebuilding process in English football, has identified strengthening its defense as one of its main tasks, City Xtra reported.

The City are seriously interested in 25-year-old French defender Omar Sole, who plays for Italian club Udinese.

The player, valued at 30 million euros, is also on the list of Liverpool and Chelsea, but City was the first to initiate negotiations.

Khusanov and Sole: a new rivalry in defense?
In the winter, City acquired Abdukodir Khusanov and Vitor Reis. The young defender from Uzbekistan quickly adapted to the team and played in the starting lineup in several matches.

According to sources, Josep Guardiola personally intends to work closely with Khusanov in the summer, planning to make him a key figure in the team's central defense in the future.

"We believe in Khusanov's potential. His physical and intellectual level is high," the coaching staff said.

New addition - a new opportunity or a threat?
The arrival of Umar Sole is expected to increase competition in the defense. At the same time, one of Ake, Stones or Akanji may leave the club.

In addition, City is also monitoring another defender - Juventus player Andrea Cambiasso. This indicates that the team's management is pursuing very serious goals.

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