Manchester City chasing Zabarnyi: £50 million transfer imminent?

One of the leading clubs in the English Premier League, Manchester City, is planning to strengthen its squad this summer. According to Sky Sports and local media reports, Ukrainian central defender Ilya Zabarnyi, currently playing for Bournemouth, is at the center of the Citizens' attention.

Pep Guardiola's side, looking to reinforce their defensive line, is reportedly prepared to pay £50 million for Zabarnyi's transfer.

The 22-year-old captain of Ukraine's youth national team has featured in 34 Premier League matches for Bournemouth this season. He has gathered significant experience regarding discipline, receiving four yellow cards and one red card.

Currently, Manchester City occupies the 6th position in the Premier League standings, while Bournemouth sits at 11th. This underscores City's ambition to finish the season in the top four, hence it is logical for the club to seek defensive reinforcements this summer.

Zabarnyi's technical and physical capabilities, coupled with his composure under pressure, indicate that he is well-suited for high-tempo competitions like the Premier League. His potential move to City could significantly increase competition within the team's defensive line.

The Zamin.uz editorial team will closely follow updates on this transfer. How do you rate Zabarnyi’s chances at Manchester City? Can he fit into Guardiola’s tactics?

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