Tottenham Linked to PSG Centre-Back Illia Zabarnyi
A potential signing would be complicated by a high price plus PSG’s unclear willingness to sell and doubts about guaranteed first-team minutes.
Overview
- Reports that surfaced on Tuesday say Tottenham have monitored PSG defender Illia Zabarnyi but have not made a formal offer.
- Zabarnyi moved to Paris last summer for about £57 million and has been a regular in Ligue 1 while getting limited minutes in European matches.
- Tottenham have already signed Marcos Senesi and Jan Paul van Hecke and are reshaping their defence after Cristian Romero’s exit.
- Major obstacles to any transfer are PSG’s control of a long contract, the likely premium price, and the likelihood Zabarnyi would not be an immediate starter at Spurs.
- If Spurs push for the player it could give them experienced depth in central defence but the club will need to balance cost, PSG’s stance and Zabarnyi’s desire for regular games before the window closes.