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PSG Eyes Ukrainian Defender Ilya Zabarny Amid Winter Transfer Speculations
The winter transfer window approaches
**Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)** is gearing up to be a significant player in the upcoming winter transfer window. With a possible departure of **Slovak defender Milan Skriniar**, the club is actively looking to bolster its defensive lineup.
Interest in Ilya Zabarny
**PSG is closely monitoring Ilya Zabarny**, a Ukrainian defender currently with Bournemouth. **The 23-year-old** has established himself as a key player in the English side since joining from Dynamo Kiev in the summer of 2023. **His strong defensive skills**, both in duels and ball distribution, have caught the attention of PSG’s Luis Campos and Luis Enrique. **Discussions with Zabarny have reportedly begun**.
Financial aspects of the potential transfer
Zabarny is contracted with Bournemouth until June 2029, and his market value stands at **38 million euros**, according to Transfermarkt. This amount is within reach for **PSG’s financial capabilities**.
Potential geopolitical challenges
Despite PSG’s strong position to convince Zabarny, a potential hurdle could arise. The **presence of Russian goalkeeper Matvey Safonov** in the team might complicate matters, given the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. **Geopolitical factors have increasingly influenced sports decisions**. This situation is still developing.
