Chelsea plans to strengthen its defense and has focused on Bournemouth defender Illia Zabarniy. The London scouts were watching the Ukrainian in the match of the 14th round of the English Premier League against Tottenham (1:0), TBR Football reports.
Zabarniy, who transferred to Bournemouth for £22.7 million in 2023, has been included in the list of candidates for the London club as they have been monitoring his performances since his transfer. The defender was one of the key players for the Cherries in the match against Tottenham, showcasing quality play, and Chelsea is closely tracking his progress.
In the match against the Spurs, in which Bournemouth secured an important victory, Zabarniy was one of the best players on the field. His ability to read the game and interceptions during the match were bright indicators of his skill. Illia's performance impressed Chelsea scouts.