Newcastle United are making a serious push to sign Illya Zabarnyi, with the 22-year-old Bournemouth centre-back emerging as a top target for the Magpies this summer. According to The Athletic, the Ukrainian international has now become a priority for Eddie Howe’s defensive rebuild.

Paris Saint-Germain have also been heavily linked with Zabarnyi, but talks between the French giants and Bournemouth are said to be stalling. The Cherries have slapped a €70 million price tag on their star defender — and they're not willing to budge.

That valuation has reportedly cooled PSG’s momentum, but Newcastle are ready to match the fee without hesitation. The club sees Zabarnyi as a long-term solution at the back, capable of slotting into a high-tempo Premier League setup.

Despite signing a contract with Bournemouth that runs until 2029, sources suggest the player is open to a move — particularly to a Champions League contender like PSG. However, Newcastle’s ambitions and continued presence in European competition make St James’ Park a compelling destination as well.