Former Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag has blocked the Red Devils’ deal for new Manchester City signing Abdukodir Khusanov.
According to the Dutchman, the Uzbekistan defender was ‘not quite ready’ to help Man United.
This was disclosed by Khusanov’s agent, Gairat Khasbiullin.
Khasbiullin noted that Ten Hag blocked the deal as he did not believe Khusanov was ready to contribute to United.
However, Khusanov has signed a four-and-a-half year contract with Man City after completing a £33.6m move to the Premier League champions a few days ago.
Asked which club was the ‘first’ to show interest in Khusanov, Khasbiullin told Championat: “Manchester United.
“In May 2023, United scout Nicolas Chenalli was in Argentina for the U20 World Cup. After the second match of Uzbekistan at the tournament, he found my contact and wanted to meet.
“The scout made a detailed report, but coach Ten Hag said that the defender was not quite ready to help the team at that time.”
Meanwhile, Man United are keen to strengthen their current manager Ruben Amorim’s squad this January transfer window.
Amorim’s side currently sits in the 13th position on the Premier League table ahead of their next game with Fulham.
