Tottenham Hotspur could emerge as contenders to sign Illia Zabarnyi from Paris Saint-Germain this summer as the Ukrainian centre-back searches for regular first-team football away from the French capital.
A move away from Paris remains a realistic possibility for the 23-year-old defender, yet he faces a crowded market that could force him to wait on other developments before any deal materialises in the current transfer window.
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SubscribeLiverpool had previously been linked with the former Bournemouth standout who thrived under Andoni Iraola, but the Reds already possess a strong defensive group and recently secured Ronald Araujo from Barcelona.
Any arrival of Zabarnyi at Anfield would require the club to create space in the squad, making a move unlikely at this stage as Liverpool focus their resources elsewhere following summer acquisitions.
Spurs Consider Defensive Reinforcements
Chelsea, another club previously mentioned in connection with the defender, also appear less active in the market after completing the signing of Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace.
As a result of these shifts among rival clubs, Zabarnyi's next career move is heavily dependent on other dominoes falling elsewhere as the summer transfer deadline approaches.
Interest in Zabarnyi has surfaced from Tottenham Hotspur, where the departure of club captain Cristian Romero has created additional room in the back line for potential new defensive recruits.
Spurs have taken a look at the player, though sources indicate there has yet to be any serious contact regarding a potential switch to north London before the window shuts.