According to reports from Sky Sports, Bournemouth is close to finalizing the signing of defender Bafodé Diakité from Lille, with the transfer fee expected to reach £30.3 million, along with potential add-ons of up to £4.3 million.

The 24-year-old player is currently arriving in the UK to undergo medical examinations and finalize the transfer procedures, in a move aimed at strengthening the defensive position of the team before the start of the new season.

This transfer is one of the most expensive in Bournemouth's history, following the signing of Ivanilson, as the club sees Diakité as an important asset to bolster their defense in the Premier League.

At the same time, Bournemouth's management continues its final negotiations regarding the transfer of player Illya Zabarnyi to Paris Saint-Germain.