Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, and Newcastle United have entered into a fierce battle to sign the young Ukrainian defender Illya Zabarni, the star defender of Bournemouth, during the upcoming summer transfer window, according to what was revealed by the site "CaughtOffside."

Zabarni, who is 22 years old, has shown impressive performances this season with Bournemouth and has caught the attention of many top clubs with his exceptional defensive abilities, prompting them to closely monitor his situation.

Despite the interest from major clubs, Bournemouth does not wish to part with their key defender, especially after allowing Djan Hoysen to leave for Real Madrid, and they do not plan to lose another important player in the same transfer window.

Chelsea is looking to strengthen their defense after a decline in the performance of some of their players, and Zabarni is considered an ideal option for building a strong defense in the long term.

Meanwhile, Newcastle is searching for a reliable partner for Dutch defender Sven Botman, especially as the team aims to compete for Champions League spots next season.

Tottenham's interest in the player comes amid increasing news about the potential departure of Cristian Romero, and Zabarni seems to be a suitable option to bolster the London team's backline.