Ilya Zabarnyi, the 22-year-old central defender from Bournemouth (contract runs until 2028) and Ukraine, has been announced as a defensive priority for Paris Saint-Germain this mercato. There is even talk of some progress towards a transfer. RMC Sport reports today that the English club is looking for a replacement, but is struggling, while negotiations with PSG continue with competitors around.
“According to our information, Losc have turned down an offer of around €30 million including bonuses for their French central defender Bafodé Diakité (24). The Cherries, who have already snapped up Adrien Ruffert from Rennes, are looking for a replacement for their outgoing full-back Illia Zabarnyi, who has been on PSG’s radar for months.
Several Premier League clubs are also interested in the Ukrainian international, but the situation with Paris Saint-Germain has not changed. Zabarnyi still wants to sign for the French club, but the two sides have yet to reach an agreement. Negotiations are continuing.”
Certainty will only come with concrete announcements, so in the meantime we remain cautious. All we have are rumors, which oscillate between the usual and the slightly new. A classic mercato blur.
Zabarnyi could finally join PSG, but it’s clear that the media were too quick to get excited about an arrival before the Club World Cup. So we’re wary of following suit. There are still many possible outcomes in this dossier.
