PSG close to agreeing a fee to sign Bournemouth’s Illia Zabarnyi | OneFootball

According to Matteo Moretto, Paris Saint-Germain are in advanced negotiations to sign Illia Zabarnyi (22) from Bournemouth. The two sides are in discussions of a potential transfer fee in the region of €60m, which would see the UEFA Champions League winners secure the services of the Ukrainian international defender.

PSG’s interest in the Cherries centre back is long-standing. The Ligue 1 champions expressed an interest in signing Zabarnyi during the last winter transfer window, but a move never materialised. Luis Enrique has identified the defensive department as an area of his squad that he would like to bolster during the summer transfer window.

Personal terms are not expected to be an issue with the defender already informing the Premier League club that he wishes to join the Ligue 1 champions. Les Parisiens were hoping to secure the services of Zabarnyi for the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup but were unable to agree a deal with Bournemouth before Tuesday’s transfer deadline.

GFFN | Liam Wraith