PSG Close in on Ilya Zabarnyi After Successful Medical

Ilya Zabarnyi is ready to join Paris Saint-Germain from Bournemouth. The 22-year-old Ukraine international travelled to Paris after being granted permission by Bournemouth to complete the necessary steps ahead of a switch to Parc des Princes that has been described as imminent.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Zabarnyi underwent medical tests on Monday and is now set to sign a long-term contract with PSG. Local reports in France had pointed out the rising interest in a move from PSG and confirmed that a medical was scheduled to take place in Paris after extensive talks with Bournemouth. Zabarnyi travelled to Paris on Sunday night but will now stay in the capital city as the final steps of the move are completed. Ilya Zabarnyi is expected to sign a five-year deal with the club, securing his future until 2030 according to reports.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Zabarnyi is set to become PSG’s first outfield signing of the summer transfer window, with Lucas Chevalier the only arrival so far. The French champions are in need of defensive reinforcements, and the 22-year-old could be the first of multiple new centre-backs to join the squad. His impending arrival comes as PSG has reached an agreement on a transfer fee with Bournemouth, which is expected to be around €60 million according to sources.

WHAT NEXT?

PSG are expected to confirm Zabarnyi’s arrival in the coming days as they complete the final administrative steps required. The club is then expected to turn their attention to signing more defenders. PSG need to act quickly as they are light on defenders, with Juan Bernat the only fit left-back available for the club’s next game against Nantes on Saturday for the Ligue 1 opener.