Parma targets goalkeeper Leo Kokubo Brian as Suzuki replacement

Italian Serie A club Parma is reportedly considering Leo Kokubo Brian, a 25-year-old goalkeeper from Belgium's Sint-Truiden, as a replacement for Ayase Suzuki, who recently moved to Aston Villa.

According to Sky Sport, Parma has been monitoring Kokubo's situation for several weeks and may make a concrete move during the final week of the summer transfer window. While French club Rennes has also expressed interest, their plan involves using Kokubo as a backup player initially, which may be less appealing to the player than the prospect of securing a starting role in Serie A with Parma.