The fierce clash between Arsenal and Manchester City in the fifth round of the English Premier League is remembered by fans not only for goals but also for individual duels. In particular, the rivalry between the hosts' striker Leandro Trossard and the young Uzbek defender Abdukodir Khusanov, who played on the wing against him, became one of the most discussed moments of the game.
In one situation, Trossard, who was attacking at high speed, tried to move away from his opponent, but Khusanov, who was running at high speed, came up to him and skillfully pulled the ball away. This episode is currently causing widespread discussion not only on social media but also in the European press.
In this context, Arsenal's management intends to implement plans to renew their attack. According to several sources, the Gunners are trying to acquire Juventus' 20-year-old star striker Kenan Yildiz next summer. The London club is reportedly prepared to offer Troussard to the Turin club for this transfer, with an additional €60 million in compensation.
According to reports, Arsenal officials have already established initial contact with Juventus management, and negotiations for an agreement have begun. Kenan Yildiz's current contract runs until the summer of 2029. At the same time, the 30-year-old Trossard's contract with the London club is extended for two more seasons.
A member of the Belgian national team, Trossard was trained at the Genk academy. He represented Lommel United, Westerlo and Löwen in his home country. He arrived in England in 2019 and joined Brighton for €15.55 million. Later, in the summer of 2023, Arsenal bought him for €24 million. However, due to his inability to capitalize on the opportunities presented to him, the club is ready to give him up.
Defender Abdukodir Khusanov, who did not allow Trossard to show himself in this game, came to England at the beginning of 2025. The defender has played in 15 matches across all competitions for Manchester City, scoring one goal. As a footballer, Khusanov first trained at the Bunyodkor academy, and then gained experience at the Belarusian club Energetik-BGU and the French club Lens.
Thus, the overnight competition became a source of new news not only on the field but also in the transfer market. "Arsenal" intends to renew its squad through a major transfer, and Khusanov is gaining even more attention and strengthening his name as a new star of the Premier League stage.
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