Bournemouth Gives PSG Bad News on Pursuit of €70M-Rated Newcastle Target
L'Équipe's Loïc Tanzi reported that PSG have opened talks with Bournemouth over a potential deal for Illia Zabarnyi. The 22-year-old is reportedly interested in the move ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup, but Bournemouth are holding firm on a €70 million asking price.
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More recently, RMC Sport's Fabrice Hawkins reported that the Zabarnyi-to-PSG situation hasn't seen much progress in recent days. PSG have submitted two offers, with the latest nearing €60 million, as negotiations are still ongoing.
Bournemouth stands firm against PSG on asking priceMiguel Delaney of The Independent reports that Bournemouth are standing firm on their €70 million valuation of Zabarnyi. Talks with PSG have been ongoing for weeks, but the highest official offer so far is believed to be around €60 million.
PSG's recent success at the FIFA Club World Cup — and the significant prize money that came with it — may have hurt their chances of negotiating a lower fee.
PSG could face a challenge in securing the talented defender, as The iPaper reported that Zabarnyi, a serious target for Newcastle and admired by Manchester City. Moreover, there's the possibility that the Ukrainian defender stays with Bournemouth after losing Dean Huijsen, who was sold to Real Madrid.
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