Bournemouth make contact over Champions League-winning defender, but he’s being offered to Liverpool

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TBR Football can exclusively confirm that Bournemouth are keen on Paris Saint-Germain defender Lucas Beraldo, a player who is being offered to Liverpool by his camp.

Bournemouth are looking to bring in a new centre-back to replace Dean Huijsen, who has left for Real Madrid.

Meanwhile, Liverpool are also in pursuit of a new centre-back, with Jarell Quansah having recently joined Bayer Leverkusen.

TBR Football can also confirm the latest developments around Bournemouth’s Illya Zabarnyi, who is wanted by both Liverpool and PSG.

Bournemouth approach Lucas Beraldo as Liverpool and Chelsea offered PSG defender

TBR Football chief correspondent Graeme Bailey understands that Bournemouth have asked Paris Saint-Germain about Brazilian defender Lucas Beraldo.

The Brazil international could be available this summer – he has been linked with a departure from the Parc Des Princes as Luis Enrique looks to rework parts of his squad.

Beraldo was a constant in PSG’s league campaign, but barely saw any action in their famed Champions League success, with Willian Pacho ahead of him in the pecking order.

Now, Beraldo’s people are doing work on potential options with PSG understood to be open to offers and they are approaching a number of clubs in England.

These include Liverpool and Chelsea, who were keen on Beraldo before his move from Sao Paulo in early 2024.

Bournemouth are still looking to replace Huijsen and have an interest in a number of players – and we can confirm Beraldo is one they are interested in.

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It is understood that any interest in Beraldo would be separate from PSG’s ongoing interest in Zabarnyi.

Zabarnyi has confirmed his desire to move to the French capital and personal terms have been agreed.

Indeed, he has shunned prospective interest from England with Liverpool, Chelsea and Newcastle all showing an interest – but he is committed to PSG.

Bournemouth are refusing to drop their asking price of £60million for the Ukraine international, while PSG’s highest offer thus far is £55million.