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Villa close in on Suzuki with Martinez future in doubt
Zion Suzuki has won 28 caps for Japan after making his debut in 2022
Aston Villa are closing in on the signing of Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, with Emi Martinez's future in increasing doubt.
Japan international Suzuki has been one of Villa's top targets should Martinez leave this summer and the deal, reportedly for around £30m, is progressing.
Suzuki was born in America but qualifies for Japan through his mother and played all four of their matches at the World Cup this summer.
The 23-year-old has made 59 appearances for Parma since joining from J-League side Urawa Red Diamonds in 2024.
His impending arrival means Martinez could now move to Juventus with the Old Lady having held an interest in the 33-year-old this summer.
Aston Villa reach agreement to sign Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki – The Athletic
Suzuki started all four of Japan's matches at this summer's World Cup in North America. Etsuo Hara / Getty Images
Aston Villa have reached an agreement with Parma to sign goalkeeper Zion Suzuki.
The deal for the 23-year-old Japan international is worth an initial €30million plus bonuses that could be worth €35m.
A five-year contract through to 2031 is in place for Suzuki, with the goalkeeper informing Parma that he always wanted to join Villa this summer.
The Athletic reported on Saturday Villa were stepping up their interest in Suzuki, with Emiliano Martinez in negotiations to leave.
Villa have received a new bid from Juventus for Martinez and the gap between valuations of the goalkeeper is now narrowing. The Serie A club have shown a willingness to pay up to €10million, comprising an initial €7m plus €3m in add-ons. The Argentina international had been due to report back for pre-season with Villa on Monday.
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Transfer roundup: Aston Villa close on Japan keeper Zion Suzuki; Djed Spence seals Inter move
Aston Villa are preparing for the potential exit of goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez by accelerating a move for Parma’s Zion Suzuki. Juventus have revived their interest in Martínez, who is open to leaving after six seasons at Villa and is increasingly likely to depart during this transfer window. Villa are advancing a deal to sign Suzuki as the Argentina No 1’s replacement.
Villa dismissed an offer from Juve for Martínez earlier this summer, but Juve have now revisited a move for the 33-year-old, who is under contract until 2029. Juve are also thought to be monitoring Ederson, now of Fenerbahce, and Tottenham’s Guglielmo Vicario. Suzuki was poised to join Paris Saint-Germain this week but the Champions League winners, who defeated Villa in the Super Cup in Salzburg on Wednesday, pulled out of a deal worth about €35m (£30m).
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