PSG edge closer to deal for EPL star as UCL winners look to bolster defence

Bournemouth are continuing talks with Paris St Germain over the £60million sale of centre back Ilya Zabarnyi who has been offered a five-year contract by the European champions.

The Champions League winners are seeking to tie up a move for the Cherries defender after he agreed personal terms.

Interest from the Ligue 1 side came following a string of impressive performances for Andoni Iraola's side last season.

The Ukrainian international, who moved to the south coast from Dynamo Kyiv in 2023, is just one of a number of players who looks set to leave the club this summer.

His former defensive partner Dean Huijsen has left for Real Madrid after the Spanish giants activated his £50million release clause.

Meanwhile, Milos Kerkez could join Premier League champions Liverpool, although Bournemouth are standing firm with their valuation of £45million but could do a deal for around £40million.

A potential move by the Reds to strengthen at left back follows interest from Atletico Madrid in signing Andy Robertson.

Kerkez is widely expected to join Arne Slot's side, along with the impending move for Florian Wirtz in what will be a club record deal.

The Cherries' defender moving to Anfield could well spell the end for Kostas Tsimikas this summer as Liverpool juggle on the left of defence.

Robertson only delivered one assist in the Premier League last season in 33 games and made some uncharacteristic errors.

Kerkez, meanwhile, was a standout for his side and delivered five for Andoni Iraola's men - netting twice himself.