Liverpool are in discussions with Paris Saint-Germain over a potential move for Ukrainian centre-back Ilya Zabarnyi, with the 23-year-old’s valuation sitting at €60M. Liverpool wants a loan with an option to buy, and PSG wants a full, permanent sale.
Zabarnyi only arrived at PSG from Bournemouth in August 2025 for £54.5M plus add-ons. Liverpool were first offered the opportunity to sign Zabarnyi on June 2, 2026, and have since held direct talks with his representatives. As of mid-July 2026, no agreement is in place, and the situation is best described as exploratory rather than imminent.
Where the deal stands
Liverpool’s opening position is a loan arrangement with an option to buy in the region of €40-45M. PSG, understandably, would rather not take a haircut on a player they bought for €63M equivalent just last summer.
PSG’s preference is either a straight permanent transfer at the full €60M valuation, or a loan structured with an obligation to buy at that price.
