Bournemouth Gives PSG Bad News on Pursuit of €70M-Rated Newcastle Target
Over the last few weeks, PSG have been keen on Bournemouth’s Illya Zabarnyi, but the talks between the two sides are challenging as each club stands firm.
L’Équipe’s Loïc Tanzi reported that PSG have opened talks with Bournemouth over a potential deal for Illia Zabarnyi. The 22-year-old is reportedly interested in the move ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup, but Bournemouth are holding firm on a €70 million asking price.
More recently, RMC Sport’s Fabrice Hawkins reported that the Zabarnyi-to-PSG situation hasn’t seen much progress in recent days. PSG have submitted two offers, with the latest nearing €60 million, as negotiations are still ongoing.
Bournemouth stands firm against PSG on asking price
Miguel Delaney of The Independent reports that Bournemouth are standing firm on their €70 million valuation of Zabarnyi. Talks with PSG have been ongoing for weeks, but the highest official offer so far is believed to be around €60 million.
PSG’s recent success at the FIFA Club World Cup — and the significant prize money that came with it — may have hurt their chances of negotiating a lower fee.
Bournemouth hold firm on their € 70M valuation for Illya Zabarnyi (22). Discussions between PSG and the English club have been ongoing for weeks, with the highest official offer so far estimated at € 60M — PSG’s success over the FIFA Club World Cup may have hindered any chance… pic.twitter.com/l7tbcweZoT
PSG could face a challenge in securing the talented defender, as The iPaper reported that Zabarnyi, a serious target for Newcastle and admired by Manchester City. Moreover, there’s the possibility that the Ukrainian defender stays with Bournemouth after losing Dean Huijsen, who was sold to Real Madrid.
Bournemouth back Jonny Stuttle to seize ‘fantastic opportunity’ at Walsall
Bournemouth academy coach James Lowy has backed Walsall loanee Jonny Stuttle to “seize his opportunity” in League Two next season.
Stuttle arrived at Bescot on a season-long loan from the South Coast earlier this summer ahead of his first campaign in the Football League.
The 19-year-old impressed at Farnborough during the second half of last season – scoring 10 times in 19 games in the National League South.
Walsall have developed a strong track record on the loan market in recent seasons, especially with the successes of Tommy Simkin, Emmanuel Adegboyega, Freddie Draper and Nathan Lowe.
And Lowy is hopeful that the experience Stuttle gains at Walsall will have similar benefits for his career going forward.
Leave a Reply