Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for the Bournemouth star Illya Zabarnyi.
The 22-year-old central defender is a target for PSG as well. However, they have not been able to secure an agreement with the English club yet. Tottenham are hoping to get the deal done, and they are ready to pay the asking price in full, as per RMC Sport.
Spurs want to pay €70 million
Bournemouth want €70 million for the Ukrainian International defender. It will be interesting to see how the situation develops. Tottenham need to tighten up at the back, and signing the 22-year-old could prove to be a wise decision.
He has been described as a “great player” in the past, and there is no doubt that he has the qualities to succeed at Tottenham. He is young enough to improve further, and he could develop into a key player for the club.
Bournemouth have already lost Dean Huijsen and Milos Kerkez this summer. It seems that the defensive unit could be ravaged by the end of the transfer window.
Illya Zabarnyi wants to join PSG
Meanwhile, it is no surprise that the defender is keen on a move to PSG. They won the league title and the UEFA Champions League last season. Any player will be attracted to the idea of playing for them.
If they agree to pay the asking price for the defender, Tottenham are likely to miss out on the defender. Zabarnyi has already agreed on personal terms with the French club. He is just waiting for the clubs to agree on a fee now.
It will be interesting to see if Tottenham try to convince the defender to join them instead. Signing the 22-year-old would be a coup for them. He is a reliable performer in the Premier League, and he could significantly improve Spurs.