One surprising transfer target to emerge for Manchester City this week was young Brazilian centre-back Vitor Reis. The young defender is highly regarded after impressing with Palmeiras. UOL Esporte

Manchester City have reached an agreement with Lens to sign defender Abdukodir Khusanov. A deal worth €40million plus bonuses is in place between the clubs, with the 20-year-old poised to join City on a four-and-a-half year contract that includes an option to extend by 12 months.

According to a report from Fabrice Hawkins from RMC Sport, Abdukodir Khusanov (20) has missed training with RC Lens today as an agreement for his departure to Manchester City draws closer. The

Manchester City are on the verge of agreeing a €50 million (£41.8m) deal with Lens to sign Abdukodir Khusanov, according to reports in France. Pep Guardiola has been keen for City to sign defensive reinforcements in the January transfer window and Khusanov is now closing in on a move to the Premier League champions.