Chelsea are keen to work on their defense. Undoubtedly, it has been the worst part of their squad. They are failing continuously at the back. As a result, they keep conceding goals in tight situations. They keep on losing valuable points in the league. So they are keen to reinforce their backline now. The Blues are keen on making some signings in January. At the same time, they understand that the defense will be a priority. Considering the same, they have managed to come up with an interesting shortlist. They are planning to sign Tomas Araujo from Benfica. But they have other alternatives too just in case. Bournemouth defender Illia Zabarnyi is their latest top target now.
Who is Illia Zabarnyi?
The 22-year-old center back currently plays for Bournemouth. The defender has managed to caught a lot of attention with his impressive performances. The Cherries were aware of the same. As a result, they made him sign a new 5-year contract that keeps him at the club until 2029. As per footballtransfers, Chelsea are huge admirers of Illia Zabarnyi. Tomas Araujo could prove to be very expensive for them. So the Bournemouth man could be a good option for them. But his long-term contract could mean that the Blues may have to splurge a little for him as well.
Chelsea aim to reinvent at the back
Defense has never been the same for the Blues. Since the departure of Thiago Silva, things always seem pretty shaky at the back. At the same time, Benoit Badiashile and Axel Disasi are doing no favors with their performances either. So, brining in a defensive replacement is key for Chelsea. Signing Illia Zabarnyi could make sense for them too. Especially because of his familiarity playing in the Premier League. Nonetheless, nothing is certain for now. But we will see a new center-back at the Stamford Bridge soon.
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