PSG considered selling Safonov to facilitate Zabarnyi transfer
Lars Foster
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
The transfer of Bournemouth defender Illia Zabarnyi to PSG was seen as a matter of time, but the deal has stalled due to a key issue that Paris seems reluctant to resolve.
Details: The critical factor is the presence of Russian goalkeeper Matvei Safonov in the team, which has reportedly made Zabarnyi hesitant about moving to PSG. According to journalist Loïc Tanzi, the Parisian club even discussed the possibility of selling Safonov, as strong synergy between a goalkeeper and a central defender is crucial.
Although head coach Luis Enrique is reportedly a big fan of Zabarnyi, the topic of selling Safonov this winter is not currently under consideration.
Reminder: Previous reports indicated that PSG had held direct talks with the 22-year-old Ukrainian defender, and Bournemouth could potentially earn €50 million from the deal.
