Although Ange Postecoglou could have acquired the center-back for £100,000 eighteen months ago, Newcastle defeated Tottenha to sign him for a reported £25 million.

Tottenham and Newcastle are set to go head to head for a £25m-rated centre-back, though Ange Postecoglou could’ve landed him for £100,000 18 months ago.

Both Premier League sides have had a reasonable start to the 2024/25 campaign, and though they’re in seventh and 11th respectively, they’re just a few points behind Brighton and Hove Albion in fourth.

Ange Postecoglou already has concerns over one £42m man and wasn’t happy with another in their recent Europa League fixture against Roma.

Ange Postecoglou wants Abdukodir Khusanov

That could explain why the Australian is looking to strengthen his squad in the January transfer window.

According to The Telegraph (subscription required), Lens’ 20-year-old centre-back, Abdukodir Khusanov is of interest to the Lilywhites, though they apparently face competition from the Magpies to land the services of the £25m-rated ace.

Khusanov has seemingly earned rave reviews for his performances, and that may explain his somewhat inflated transfer fee.