PSG rushes towards Ilya Zabarny

The defense project is launched at Paris Saint-Germain. Indeed, the residents of the Parc des Princes are looking to strengthen themselves behind since Milan Skriniar has a very good chance of leaving the ship before the end of the winter transfer market. The former Inter Milan player is closely followed by Juventus and Galatasaray, who are hoping for a loan move. Two destinations that appeal to the 29-year-old.

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On the other hand, the latter has already said no to Saudi Arabia. He doesn’t see himself evolving there at the moment. Regardless, he was invited by Paris Saint-Germain to find a new base. The French champions are also looking to replace him. This morning, The Team recalled that the club chaired by Nasser Al-Khelaïfi wishes to recruit a right-handed central defender to compensate for the departure of Skriniar and compete with Marquinhos.

The Russian-Ukrainian conflict could weigh down this issue

The sports daily also specified that the leaders’ idea is to bet on a player aged at most 24-25 years old, who will be able to understand very quickly what the staff wants to put in place. The name of Lens player, Abdukodir Khuzanov, is mentioned in particular. But the competition is fierce since Newcastle is particularly in the mix. The Team also indicated that a Premier League defender, whose name has not been leaked, is also being followed.

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But for a few minutes, we have known his identity. The Team reveals that PSG is making progress on the Ilya Zabarny file (22 years old, 16 matches this season). The latter, of Ukrainian nationality and whose market value is estimated at €38 million, plays in Bournemouth. Initial discussions have already taken place between the various parties. However, the sports daily reveals that this file could prove very complicated due to the presence of Matvey Safonov, who is Russian, in the Parisian squad. To be continued…