Bournemouth have re-opened talks to signal Lille defender Bafode Diakite as Illia Zabarnyi nears a £55m transfer to Paris St-Germain.
The Cherries had beforehand walked away from talks with Lille over the £35m asking worth for the 24-year-old centre-back.
However with PSG having broadly agreed to the charge of £55m for Ukraine worldwide Zabarnyi – though negotiations are persevering with over add-ons – Bournemouth are actually again available in the market for Diakite.
Sources near Diakite say the previous France Beneath-21 participant has verbally agreed private phrases on a five-year deal, however negotiations between the golf equipment proceed over the asking worth.
Lille president Olivier Letang had beforehand been reluctant to promote Diakite however didn't rule out the potential departure of a central defender when requested about it on Friday afternoon, answering “it is potential however just one”.
Bournemouth are additionally eager on signing a further central defender, with Dean Huijsen having joined Actual Madrid in a £50m deal earlier this summer season, and are open to signing a further striker to supply competitors for Evanilson.
The south coast membership are additionally identified admirers of Chelsea defender Josh Acheampong and Sevilla centre-back Loic Bade.
PSG are hopeful of finishing a deal to signal Zabarnyi within the subsequent 48 hours as they're eager to get him in earlier than the French season begins.
All sides are assured of finishing a deal, regardless of reported curiosity from Tottenham.
PSG are additionally reported to have signed Lille goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier for £35m – the French Treble winners are in a contract stand off with present primary Gianluigi Donnarumma.
