Marseille join the race to sign Lens' Kevin Danso

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Abdukodir Khusanov (20) looks set to complete a move away from RC Lens. The Uzbekistan international is set to join Manchester City in a €50m deal and, as a result, Les Sang et Or are looking to retain his centre-back partner, Kevin Danso (26). However, according to a report from Téléfoot, Ligue 1 rivals Olympique de Marseille could be set to test their resolve to retain the Austria international. 

Danso has been the subject of considerable interest from Turkey and the Premier League this January. Wolverhampton Wanderers had made him a priority target, however, Foot Mercato understands that Danso rejected a move to Molineux. Southampton, a club where he has previously spent a spell on loan, are also interested in acquiring his services. 

Marseille have now joined the race. OM will only recruit a centre-back in the event that there is a sale in this sector. Lilian Brassier, who only joined Les Phocéens from Stade Brestois this summer, could leave this month amid interest from Stade Rennais. Should he leave, OM could move quickly to bring Danso to the Vélodrome. 

GFFN | Luke Entwistle