PSG Close In on Newcastle, Tottenham-Linked Ace as Fee Gap Shrinks Below €5M

Originally posted on PSG Talk | Last updated Jul 30, 2025 4:14 PM ET

RMC Sport’s Fabrice Hawkins reports that the Zabarnyi deal is progressing, as PSG’s latest offer to Bournemouth—including proposed bonuses—has reduced the gap between the two clubs to less than €5 million. However, no agreement in principle has been reached yet, and negotiations are still ongoing.

Dossier Illia Zabarnyi : Avec les bonus proposés par le PSG à Bournemouth dans sa dernière offre, il y a désormais moins de 5 millions d’euros d’écart entre les deux parties

Mais aucun accord de principe n’a été validé à date. Négociations en cours https://t.co/Zhl8QK3cmV

— Fabrice Hawkins (@FabriceHawkins) July 30, 2025

BBC Sport’s Nizaar Kinsella recently reported that PSG and Bournemouth are making progress in negotiations for Zabarnyi. The two sides have agreed on a guaranteed €60 million fee, but discussions are ongoing over add-ons, with Bournemouth pushing for a total package closer to €70 million.

Meanwhile, the Premier League side has already started working on finding a replacement for the Ukrainian defender. CaughtOffside previously revealed that Tottenham Hotspur have opened talks to sign Zabarnyi as a potential replacement for Cristian Romero.

Tottenham are reportedly among the few clubs ready to meet Bournemouth’s full asking price for the defender. Newcastle United also monitors Zabarnyi as they look for a reliable partner for Sven Botman ahead of their Champions League return.

Chelsea include Zabarnyi in their long-term center-back shortlist, while Liverpool explore him as a potential successor to Ibrahima Konaté, though they have yet to make a formal move.

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