Ilya Zabarnyi, the 22-year-old central defender from Bournemouth (contract runs until 2028) and Ukraine, was mentioned as a player of interest to Paris Saint-Germain during the 2024 summer mercato. According to L’Equipe, this is still a possibility.
“The Ukrainian has even been the subject of initial discussions.
“An undisputed starter in the Premier League since arriving from Dynamo Kiev in the summer of 2023, Bournemouth’s right-handed defender is very appealing to Paris-Saint-Germain.
According to English sources, the Ukrainian has even been the subject of initial discussions. But can they go all the way? The presence of Russian Matveï Safonov in the Parisian squad makes a possible arrival of the Ukrainian international (45 caps) very hypothetical.
The positions of the two players are not officially known.
It’s not impossible to believe, but it’s impossible to be certain when rumours are multiplying without the slightest confirmation. And all this before the winter mercato has even begun.
The tone is set, and the media are ready to go in all directions. Patience and caution will be required, especially as the market is often very closed during the winter. Numerous leads are being announced, and possible departures seem to be on the cards, but there’s nothing concrete.
Zabarnyi, a talented, promising player capable of making an impact, is one possibility. But there are plenty of others. Let’s wait and see what takes shape.
