In a hypothetical Premier League draft, AFC Bournemouth selected Abdukodir Khusanov, a 22-year-old defender from Uzbekistan, from Manchester City as the 13th pick. The Cherries are reportedly addressing a potential defensive issue with this choice, as Marcos Senesi's contract is expiring in the summer and he appears likely to depart.
Khusanov, who was the second defender chosen, is performing well in 2026 and is progressing towards being considered one of the world's top young defenders. The centre-back joined Manchester City in January 2025 and has a contract until 2029. He has 25 caps for Uzbekistan. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €35.00m.
