Aston Villa have agreed a fee with Parma to sign goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, according to The Athletic. After days of negotiations, the Premier League club have had a bid accepted worth an initial �26million that could rise to �30m.The signing of a new goalkeeper was necessitated by Emiliano Martinezs desire to leave Villa Park this summer. Martinez is a long-time target for Serie A giants Juventus and the clubs are close to agreeing a deal that will see the Argentina international move to Turin.Juve are reportedly wiling to pay �6m up front for 33-year-old Martinez and a further �2.5m in add-ons. Villa want the full �8.5m up front but it is expected some middle ground will be found and Martinez will end his six-year spell in the West Midlands.Suzuki always Villas first choiceSuzuki would be an intriguing acquisition should the deal go through. The Japan international saw a possible move to Paris Saint-Germain fall through earlier this summer and, at 23 years of age, has plenty of upside.He was born in the United States to a Ghanian father and Japanese mother and grew up in Urawa.Suzuki came through the youth system at local club Urawa Red Diamonds before joining Belgian side Sint-Truidense, initially on loan before signing permanently in 2024.His spell in the Pro League was short as he switched to Parma five months later.Suzuki made his Japan debut in 2022 and started all four games for his country at the 2026 World Cup as Japan reached the round of 32 before losing to Brazil. Topics Aston Villa F.C. Emiliano Martinez Juventus FC Parma Calcio 1913 Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Premier League pre season matches: Reports, results, goals Ben Miller 15th August, 2026 10 newcomers to watch in the 2026/27 Premier League campaign Mitch Fretton 14th August, 2026 Tielemans apologises to Aston Villa fans after comments on moving to bigger club Mitch Fretton 13th August, 2026 We must feel very proud Emery backs Villa youngsters after Super Cup defeat to PSG Mitch Fretton 12th August, 2026 PSG 2-1 Aston Villa: Report, result and goals as Parisians retain UEFA Super Cup Mitch Fretton 12th August, 2026 WATCH: 17-year-old Madjo pulls Villa level vs PSG Mitch Fretton 12th August, 2026
