Ilya Zabarnyi, the 22-year-old central defender from Bournemouth (contract until 2028) and a Ukrainian international, has been reported as a defensive priority for Paris Saint-Germain in this transfer window. It is now being said that a move to PSG is imminent. Le Parisien reports today that there is a framework in place for an agreement worth €60 million plus bonuses, with the deal potentially being finalized very soon.
“Negotiations have taken time despite Paris and Bournemouth holding relatively close positions, based on a transfer fee exceeding €60 million.
According to British sources, as of Thursday afternoon there was still no agreement due to certain bonuses yet to be discussed. However, positions could come closer in the next few hours, leading to a full agreement.”
Sixty plus bonuses, sixty-three plus bonuses, sixty-five plus bonuses… an agreement very close but not quite there yet — and yet, the transfer is basically on the verge of completion. In recent hours, media outlets have generally agreed on the progress and the approximate amount. That’s the most important thing, and we hope Zabarnyi will be at PSG soon.
As for the finer details, caution is still advised until an official agreement is reached. As for the timing — with so many “very soon” reports, one outlet is bound to be right eventually. It could be tonight, tomorrow… or a little later.
