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The winter transfer window will soon open its doors. Paris Saint-Germain risks being one of the most active clubs in terms of departures and arrivals.
With the probable departure of Slovak defender Milan Skriniar, the Parisian management would like to strengthen in defense and recruit a new defender.
According to newspaper informationTeamthe Red and Blue would closely follow Bournemouth’s Ukrainian defender Ilya Zabarny. The 23-year-old defender has established himself as an indisputable starter in the English team since his arrival in the summer of 2023 from Dynamo kyiv. His complete profile, namely good in duels but also at restarts, really appeals to Luis Campos and Luis Enrique. Discussions have already started with the player.
Under contract until June 2029 with the English club, its market value currently reaches 38 million euros according to the site Transfermarkt. A sum widely accessible for the Parisian management.
A complex file?
However, if PSG has ample arguments to convince the Ukrainian defender to join the French capital, one element could nevertheless derail the deal. Indeed, the presence of Russian goalkeeper Matvey Safonov in the squad could have consequences. Russia has been at war with Ukraine for several years now. Geopolitics has taken on a lot of importance in the world of sport. To be continued…
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