The first half of the current season was not easy for Uzbekistan national team defender Abdukodir Khusanov. Due to a series of injuries, he lost his place in the starting lineup, which once seemed like "iron," his playing practice decreased, and there were even moments when he was "off the field" for some time.
But in football, one thing always works: opportunities come from unexpected places. After the injuries of defense center players Ruben Dias, John Stones, and Yoshko Guardiol in Josep Guardiola's team, the 21-year-old Uzbek legionnaire took on the responsibility at the most difficult moment. He became an important figure in the team's system, appearing in the middle of defense in recent matches as a "rescuer who came out at the most crucial moment."
This opinion is confirmed by the opinion of fans: reports that Khusanov was named the best player of January in a poll conducted among Manchester City fans show how highly he is valued. In short, he is covering up suspicions about himself "on the field."
Despite this, another unexpected incident occurred during the winter transfer window: two Premier League clubs reportedly knocked on City's door to acquire Abdukodir. This was reported by journalist Kamil Fishbach, who collaborates with sources such as Foot365, Sport.fr, Foot Marseille, Daily Mercato, Top Mercato, and WE Sport.
According to another source, Sports Boom, Everton has considered a full transfer option for Khusanov. It's said that the Merseyside club acted on the logic that leading defender Jarrad Branthwaite needed a worthy replacement. The mention of loan scripts related to Jack Grealish also indicates that the club's plans are being "long-term." Although Everton failed to achieve their goal in the winter, they are reportedly intending to continue this effort during the summer transfer window.
On the other hand, Bournemouth's plan took a different turn. It is reported that the club sold Ghanaian striker Antoine Semeno to the Citizens this winter for a total of around 75 million euros, including bonuses. Now, it's said that he effectively leveraged his connections with Manchester United and has applied for Khusanov's loan. Andoni Iraola's team hasn't given up on this candidate yet, and the issue might return to the agenda this summer.
According to authoritative sources, City's management considered both offers but stated they have no intention of parting ways with the Uzbek footballer. At the same time, according to analysts, Guardiola will not easily agree to the departure of Khusanov, who brought life to the team at a difficult time.
The conclusion is one: Abdukodir's season seems like it's just beginning. He first recovered from injuries, then grabbed the opportunity firmly, and now he's not losing his composure even amid the transfer rumors. If he maintains this spirit and stability, the summer rumors may increase - but this time one thing is clear: it's becoming increasingly difficult to talk about Husanov as "remaining on the bench."
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