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Diakite has played 112 times for Lille and scored 13 goals during his three-year spell in northern France Bournemouth have re-opened talks to sign Lille defender Bafode Diakite as Illia Zabarnyi nears a £55m move to Paris St-Germain. The Cherries had previously walked away from talks with Lille over the £35m asking price for the 24-year-old centre-back. But with PSG having broadly agreed to the fee of £55m for Ukraine international Zabarnyi - although negotiations are continuing over add-ons - Bournemouth are now back in the market for Diakite. Sources close to Diakite say the former France Under-21 player has verbally agreed personal terms on a five-year deal, but negotiations between the clubs continue over the asking price. Lille president Olivier Letang had previously been reluctant to sell Diakite but did not rule out the potential departure of a central defender when asked about it on Friday afternoon, answering "it's possible but only one". Bournemouth are also keen on signing an additional central defender, with Dean Huijsen having joined Real Madrid in a £50m deal earlier this summer, and are open to signing an additional striker to provide competition for Evanilson. The south coast club are also known admirers of Chelsea defender Josh Acheampong and Sevilla centre-back Loic Bade. PSG are hopeful of completing a deal to sign Zabarnyi in the next 48 hours as they are keen to get him in before the French season starts. All sides are confident of completing a deal, despite reported interest from Tottenham. PSG are also reported to have signed Lille goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier for £35m - the French Treble winners are in a contract stand off with current number one Gianluigi Donnarumma. Latest Bournemouth news, analysis and fan views Get Bournemouth news sent straight to your phone Transfer news: Sesko and Garnacho latest plus Nwaneri signs new deal Villa complete £30m signing of Nice striker Guessand Who is most likely to challenge Liverpool this season? Annika returns to solve unfathomable murders Exposing the techniques criminals use to steal your money The perplexing story of a mysterious fugitive and hijacker The Soviet scientist who made two-headed dogs 'So many unknowns' - Championship club-by-club preview Who is most likely to challenge Liverpool this season? When England won by two runs - the greatest ever Test match? Video When England won by two runs - the greatest ever Test match? My 30-year-old world record 'not a good sign for athletics' - Edwards When do top European leagues start - and who will star? Brave complete nail-biting win over Originals. Video Brave complete nail-biting win over Originals Can Salah do it again? Avoid Mbeumo & Cunha? Five key FPL questions Debt, delays & desperation - how Sheff Wed crisis impacts fans Why is it so hard to break into the NFL? Meet post-grad medic who stunned Muir at UK Champs Bring back the Delap delivery - how to make throw-ins a weapon 'Winning the Ashes would be Stokes' greatest miracle' How will Russell feel about Mercedes contract saga? Lions tour awards - best player, moment and try, and a word on the Welshman. .. 'One of the great Test matches' - India earn series draw with narrow win. Video'One of the great Test matches' - India earn series draw with narrow win 'I needed to get myself together' - Fitzpatrick on finding form Becky Zerlentes - the first female boxer to die in fight in US Hansie Cronje, match-fixing and plane crash that left a complex legacy Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.