There is something quietly assertive about Bournemouth’s approach to the summer window. In a league where talent is so often plucked away by the richest, Bournemouth are making their intentions clear: Ilya Zabarnyi is not for sale. The Ukrainian defender, signed for £24 million, has become a cornerstone of Andoni Iraola’s improving side – and the club has no interest in losing its spine.
Chelsea, Tottenham, Manchester City and Newcastle United are all said to be circling, but Bournemouth’s stance is firm. According to GiveMeSport, sources close to the club insist that “Huijsen’s exit has radically reduced the chance of Zabarnyi heading through the exit door in the coming months.