PSG is expected to improve their bid to sign Bournemouth Center-back Illia Zabarnyi (22), according to a report from Fabrizio Romano.
The winners of the Champions League have identified the Ukrainian defender as the ideal fit to rejuvenate their defense. Zabarnyi would be a long -term replacement for Marquinhos, who will be 32 next year. Moreover, there is uncertainty about the future of Lucas Beraldo, who is said to submit a transfer search during the Club World Cup.
PSG and Zabarnyi reportedly reached a total agreement on personal conditions last month. Romano adds that PSG Bournemouth will approach to find a compromise with regard to the transfer costs. So far, the cherries have had an amount of € 70 million, while PSG still has to increase their bid of € 60 million.
The Ligue 1 champions have already provided a substantial windfall this summer by participating in the FIFA Club World Cup. RMC Sport adds that PSG President Nasser Al-Khelaifi will be involved to reach an agreement with Bournemouth to get a deal with Zabarnyi over the line. The outlet understands that the bonuses received by PSG from the transfer of € 90 million from Hugo Ekitike to Liverpool can help meet Les Parisiens Bournemouth's appreciation of Zabarnyi.