PSG expected to improve bid for Bournemouth centre-back Illia Zabarnyi | OneFootball

PSG are expected to improve their bid to sign Bournemouth centre-back Illia Zabarnyi (22), according to a report from Fabrizio Romano. The Champions League winners have identified the Ukrainian defender as the ideal fit to rejuvenate their defense. Zabarnyi would be a long-term replacement for Marquinhos, who will turn 32 next year. Besides, there is uncertainty over the future of Lucas Beraldo, who reportedly handed in a transfer request during the Club World Cup.

PSG and Zabarnyi have reportedly reached a total agreement on personal terms last month. Romano adds that PSG are set to approach Bournemouth to find a compromise regarding the transfer fee. So far, the Cherries are holding out for a €70m sum whereas PSG are yet to up their €60m bid.

The Ligue 1 champions have already secured a substantial windfall this summer through their participation in the FIFA Club World Cup. RMC Sport adds that PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi will get involved to reach an agreement with Bournemouth to get a deal with Zabarnyi over the line. The outlet understands that the bonuses received by PSG from the €90m transfer of Hugo Ekitike to Liverpool could help Les Parisiens meet Bournemouth’s valuation of Zabarnyi.

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