TBR Football can exclusively confirm how Illia Zabarnyi feels about a potential move to Tottenham Hotspur in the wake of their approach for the Bournemouth ace.
The Ukraine international has made a real name for himself at the Vitality Stadium, leading to interest from a number of big European clubs.
Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain are hot on Zabarnyi’s heels, but they’re far from the only club keen on the 22-year-old.
Tottenham have now made an approach for Zabarnyi – but they’ve got a difficult job on their hands trying to convince him.
Tottenham make Illia Zabarnyi approach but Bournemouth star still wants PSG
TBR Football chief correspondent Graeme Bailey has confirmed that Tottenham have made an enquiry with Bournemouth about Zabarnyi.
Zabarnyi has already agreed terms with PSG in principle but they have not been able to agree terms with Bournemouth, who are demanding £60million.
TBR Football has previously revealed that Zabarnyi has resisted interest from Chelsea, Liverpool and Newcastle.
Now, Tottenham have also asked about the situation and made it clear they would be keen on the Ukrainian.
However, sources have confirmed to us that Zabarnyi remains fully focused on a move to the European champions.
Other players Tottenham are interested in
Tottenham have had a busy summer so far on the transfer front, signing Mathys Tel, Kevin Danso, Luka Vuskovic, Kota Takai and Mohammed Kudus.
Spurs are also trying to sign Morgan Gibbs-White from Nottingham Forest, though the move has been put on hold while certain things are resolved.
Brentford’s Yoane Wissa is also on Tottenham’s radar. TBR Football sources understand that Thomas Frank is confident of signing the Bees forward.
Spurs have a busy pre-season ahead. They are set to play six fixtures before their Premier League campaign gets under way.
Tottenham have friendlies coming up against Reading, Luton Town, Arsenal, Newcastle United and Bayern Munich.
Spurs are also in UEFA Super Cup action as the Europa League champions face Champions League winners PSG on 13 August.