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 a move to PSG. RMC Sport reports today that he could be one of the first of the 4 reinforcements PSG are hoping for.
“Around 4 reinforcements are expected, the sporting management’s idea being to have two players ready and performing in each position. Zabarnyi could be one of the first. According to our information, Paris is still negotiating with Bournemouth. His unwavering determination is a key point in this dossier.”
There is currently a gap of less than 5 million euros between the amount demanded by the English club and that of Bournemouth. No agreement in principle has yet been reached. After several weeks of negotiations, Luis Campos has handed over the reins to Nasser Al-Khelaïfi.
We remain cautious, as these are still just rumours. Not long ago, PSG wanted 3 players. Now, “about 4″. Above all, we understand that the media are in need of certainties, even if the Parisian mercato is gradually taking shape. One suspects that there is a desire to strengthen the squad. A difficult task for a Champions League winner.
So we need to take our time and wait. Paris has set precise targets and is not rushing into negotiations. Zabarnyi has been rumoured to be on PSG’s radar for some time, so we’re expecting an acceleration.
