Guardiola wants to bring a new defender in the winter, and Khusanov is also trusted...

In the first matchdays of the English Premier League, right-back defense proved to be the weakest point for Manchester City, managed by Pep Guardiola.

Currently playing in this position, Mateusz Nunes and Rico Lewis have to use their skills to the fullest and compete fiercely for a place in the starting lineup.

According to Manchester Evening News, Pep Guardiola intends to bring in a new player as soon as the winter transfer window opens.

The source claims the Citizens have once again returned to Tino Livramento's candidacy. Guardiola's team had also shown interest in the player during the summer months.

Originally a Chelsea academy product, the 22-year-old Livramento joined Southampton in 2021, and two years later moved to Newcastle United. He is currently representing this particular team.

Transfermarkt experts estimate the transfer value of Livramento, who can play on both wings, to be around €40 million.

At the same time, it is noted that Abdukodir Khusanov, who is known as a central defender, can confidently play on both wings. According to the latest information, Josep Guardiola plans to test the Uzbek legionnaire on the right wing in some matches before the opening of the winter transfer window.

Thus, Guardiola's team is expected to focus on strengthening their defense in the winter after the summer transfers, while new opportunities may open up for Khusanov.