Meet Abdukodir Khusanov, the £33m ‘Tank’ Uzbek defender who sprints like an Olympian and is joining Man City from Lens

MANCHESTER CITY are closing in on signing Abdukodir Khusanov from Lens.

The Premier League champions have reportedly agreed a £33.6million deal to land the youngster this month.

GettyAbdukodir Khusanov is the ‘Tank’ set to join Manchester City[/caption] GettyThe young centre-back has developed into one of the best defenders in Ligue 1[/caption] AFPHis 37km/h top speed rivals the pace Usain Bolt set in the 100m[/caption]

But who is the rising star set to make his switch to the Etihad ...