Zion Suzuki nears record Aston Villa move from Parma

Japanese goalkeeper Zion Suzuki is set to join Aston Villa from Italian club Parma in a deal worth up to 35 million euros, including bonuses. The 23-year-old is expected to sign a five-year contract, making him the most expensive Japanese goalkeeper in history and the first Japanese goalkeeper to play in the Premier League.

Suzuki’s move comes after a highly publicized collapse of a potential transfer to Paris Saint-Germain, which reportedly failed due to high agent demands. The acquisition of Suzuki may signal a change in the hierarchy at Aston Villa, as the club intends to use him as their primary goalkeeper, potentially leading to the departure of current number one Emiliano Martinez.

Simultaneously, negotiations between Juventus and Emiliano Martinez have reportedly fallen through due to a significant gap between the clubs' valuation and the player's requirements. Following the failed Martinez deal, Juventus is reportedly shifting its focus to Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario on a loan deal with an option to buy.