PSG close in on Ilya Zabarnyi! Bournemouth defender set to make huge €70m move to Ligue 1 with centre-back set to sign five-year deal

According to Fabrizio Romano, the Parisian club reached a verbal agreement with Zabarnyi’s camp regarding salary and a five-year deal well before formal negotiations with Bournemouth started. Now, they have decided to match the €70 million (£60.5m/$80m) valuation demanded by the Cherries.

French outlet RMC Sport has also reported that several top-tier clubs, including Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur, are prepared to meet Bournemouth's asking price for Zabarnyi. However, the Ukrainian international has his heart set on a move to the French capital and is not entertaining alternative offers.

Zabarnyi’s potential arrival at the Parc des Princes is expected to trigger a chain reaction within PSG's current defensive roster. Reports suggest that Brazilian defender Lucas Beraldo has requested a transfer, and the club has agreed to grant his departure on the condition that a suitable replacement is secured first. With Zabarnyi set to fill that gap, Beraldo’s exit could proceed once the Ukrainian officially signs.

With negotiations nearing completion and all major agreements already in place, PSG fans can expect an official confirmation in the coming days. Zabarnyi is expected to make his debut against Tottenham on August 13 in the UEFA Super Cup final.