Leeds United told new Zion Suzuki transfer position with Parma confident of asking price — Leeds Live 7/7/26

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Clubs are circling the Japan international with movement expected

James Smailes Head of All Out Rugby League and Yorkshire sport at Reach plc

Leeds United-linked goalkeeper Zion Suzuki is now attracting serious interest from the Premier League, with increased competition for his signature likely to see Parma's asking price met.

The Italian side paid just over £8m for the Japanese international two years ago, but they know they can make a significant profit after his stock rose during the World Cup.

The 23-year-old put a broken hand and an injury-hit season behind him to emerge with a real buzz around his performances. Aston Villa have been linked with interest before the World Cup started, with Leeds soon added to that list with reports suggesting they could add the Japanese star alongside his countryman Ao Tanaka.

Now Gazzetta dello Sport say 'several Premier League sides' are showing an interest in the goalkeeper, who is being valued at £26m by his club.

Leeds continue to hold out hope an agreement can be announced confirming Karl Darlow will be staying at the club, after his current contract ended last month. The Whites have already said goodbye to Illan Meslier this summer, and want to add to their goalkeeper ranks, following Lucas Perri's signing last summer.

Villa are on the hunt for a new goalkeeper also and can boast Champions League football, while no further Premier League clubs have been named at this stage - with Manchester United known to be looking.

For his part, Suzuki has now returned from the World Cup and is expected to push ahead with sorting his future after a break.

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