PSG and Bournemouth had been locked in a stalemate over Illia Zabarnyi, with neither side willing to budge. But that now appears to be changing, as the French club moves closer to signing the Ukrainian defender.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano previously reported that Zabarnyi is keen on the move and even reached a verbal agreement with PSG back in June. Talks are expected to resume soon.
Despite some speculation, Romano made it clear there haven’t been any serious conversations with Tottenham Hotspur. He recently confirmed PSG are closing in on a deal, with negotiations with Bournemouth going smoothly and only a few minor details left to sort out.
Premier League clubs ready to jump in for PSG target
On Tuesday, L’Équipe reported that everyone involved in the Zabarnyi situation has been riding an emotional roller coaster in recent days—believing a deal was just hours away, only for optimism to quickly fade.
Despite the turbulence, PSG are still confident the Ukrainian defender will join them before the transfer window closes, according to the outlet.
The report also notes that the drawn-out saga is taking a toll on Zabarnyi. Like those around him, he’s reportedly struggling to understand why negotiations have dragged on for so long.
He remains firm in his desire to join PSG, but Tottenham and Newcastle United remain in the mix. L’Équipe adds that both Premier League clubs are ready to meet Bournemouth’s demands immediately, if Zabarnyi gives them the green light.
Recently, journalist Ben Jacobs reported that PSG have reopened talks to sign Zabarnyi, who has already agreed to a five-year deal and is now waiting for the clubs to reach an agreement, despite interest from Tottenham.
Jacobs adds that if the move happens, the final fee is expected to be closer to Bournemouth’s €70 million asking price than the €60 million previously discussed. However, negotiations are still ongoing.