Newcastle United have been linked with Bournemouth defender Ilya Zabarnyi.
Bournemouth defender Ilya Zabarnyi reportedly prefers a move to Paris Saint-German and negotiations are well underway.
Newcastle United have been linked with a possible summer swoop for the Cherries star. The Athletic claim Zabarnyi is a player drawing strong interest from St James’ Park.
A fire sale appears to be taking place at Bournemouth given their impressive rise under Andoni Iraola. Dean Huijsen and Miloz Kerkez have already left to join Real Madrid and Liverpool for big-money fees.
Newcastle United linked with second Bournemouth star
There is talk about Antoine Semenyo following suit, with Newcastle one of several Premier League clubs rumoured to be keeping tabs on his situation. While no concrete proposal has been made, the same cannot be said for Ukrainian defender Zabarnyi.
It is no secret that the Magpies are chasing a right-winger and a centre-back this summer. Toon chiefs failed with a fresh approach to sign Nottingham Forest wideman Anthony Elanga earlier this week.
Ilya Zabarny wants PSG move
Italian sports journalist Fabrizio Romano claims PSG are “pushing” for the move and the player is keen. Bournemouth are understood to value the 22-year-old at a staggering £65million.
He posted on social media: “Paris Saint-Germain had new contacts today for Ilya Zabarny deal as negotiations advance for the defender. Zabarnyi wants the move and club-to-club talks with Bournemouth continue on key details with PSG pushing to make it happen.”
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Ilya Zabarny on Ukraine war
The Cherries defender opened up about wanting to join Ukraine’s fight against Russian aggression in an emotional interview last year. He told The Times: “It’s difficult when I come on the pitch and I’ve just checked the news, and there’s a rocket just come in a building. People have died, my people, every day. I was there in Kyiv when it (the 2022 attack and war) started.
“I know how it is to hear an alarm and you need to go to a place of safety. I know how scary it is for everyone. So I think what can I do the best for my country? I thought about going back to fight. I can just grab a weapon and learn. I can say, ‘Stop, I don’t want to play football’ but no, I have to play. Ukrainian people need me to tell the world.
“I have neighbours, great people, and every day when they see me they’re asking about my family. Players ask me about the situation in Ukraine. When people don’t forget about what’s going on, it feels like we have a chance. We’re not alone.
“But I know about the situation in Gaza. It’s everywhere on the news. People in England talk about Gaza because it’s important. People die. I saw in England recently only a couple of news (stories) on Ukraine. It’s worrying. What can I do? Except tell my story.”
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