Real Madrid’s search for the next big thing in their backline looks set to continue, as Manchester City move in on two of their top targets. Los Blancos have had to restart their search for a young

Madrid and City are closely monitoring Uzbek center-back Khusanov, who has been starring in France’s Ligue 1 with Lens.

Cristiano Ronaldo backed his old club Real Madrid and former rival Manchester City to return to the peak of their powers, as the two European giants approach the midpoint of what has been a difficult season for both.

Real Madrid have joined the list of sides looking closely at a deal for Uzbekistan international Abdukodir Khusanov, but the price is on the rise for the Ligue 1 centre-back. Los Blancos have

Manchester City and Real Madrid are reportedly locked in a battle to sign highly-rated Lens defender Abdukodir Khusanov.