Illia Zabarnyi has reached an agreement on personal terms with "Paris Saint-Germain", marking a significant step in what could become one of the summer's most notable defensive transfers. The Ukrainian center-back appears headed to the French capital despite interest from Premier League sides.
"Manchester City" and "Newcastle United" had both been actively pursuing Zabarnyi, but the Parisian club has moved decisively to secure the defender's signature. PSG's negotiations with the player have progressed rapidly, leaving the English clubs potentially missing out.
"We've had productive discussions with the player and his representatives," a PSG source reportedly stated. "There are still some details to finalize, but we're confident in completing this transfer."
The 22-year-old defender has attracted attention from several top European clubs due to his composed defensive style and ability to build play from the back. By the way, this wouldn't be the first Ukrainian to join PSG in recent years.
Meanwhile, in other transfer news, Kevin De Bruyne has officially joined "Napoli" in what represents another major move in this transfer window. The Belgian midfielder's switch to Italy has surprised many football observers who expected him to remain in the Premier League.
Interestingly, Ime Okon could still complete a transfer to "Dynamo", with negotiations apparently ongoing despite earlier reports suggesting the deal had stalled.
Will Zabarnyi's move to PSG prove successful, or might the Premier League suitors return with improved offers? The summer transfer window continues to deliver surprises across European football.
