Aston Villa Joins Race for Zion Suzuki Amidst PSG Breakthrough
Serie A club Parma appeared close to transferring goalkeeper Zion Suzuki to Paris Saint-Germain, but a shift towards Aston Villa is now gaining momentum. According to a report from La Gazzetta dello Sport, demands from Suzuki’s agent have thwarted the negotiations with the Ligue 1 team, despite the player agreeing to personal terms and both clubs reaching an agreement for the permanent deal.
Recently, Aston Villa stepped in by matching PSG’s €35 million bid for the Japan international. This move is likely to be more attractive to Suzuki’s representatives, suggesting that a transfer to the Birmingham club could be finalized shortly.
This development may also affect Dibu Martinez, who has been a target for Juventus. The Italian club struggled to reach an agreement with Aston Villa regarding the Argentine goalkeeper. However, with Villa possibly contemplating Martinez’s permanent departure, the terms could soon become more favorable for Juventus, who initially faced a €15 million asking price.
Juventus aims to secure a new goalkeeper within the next 48 hours, with Tottenham’s Guglielmo Vicario being considered. However, there are growing indications that Martinez could emerge as a more viable option for the Bianconeri in the near future.
Serie A side Parma appeared close to selling Zion Suzuki to Paris Saint-Germain but a move to Aston Villa is now gathering pace.
La Gazzetta dello Sport report that agent demands have made sure that the move to the Ligue 1 side isn’t going through. The player had agreed personal terms and both PSG and Parma had agreed terms over the permanent transfer too.
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Now, Aston Villa have matched PSG’s €35 million offer for the Japan international. They are likely to be a more appealing destination to Suzuki’s entourage and a deal for the Birmingham club could go through soon.
This will also impact Dibu Martinez, who was pursued by Juventus. They had failed to agree terms with Aston Villa for the Argentine but the terms could become more favourable for the Bianconeri as the Villans could seriously consider Martinez’s permanent exit and come down from their €15 million price.
Juve want to finalise a possible goalkeeping signing in the next 48 hours and Tottenham’s Guglielmo Vicario is an option. But there is an increasing possibility that Martinez could soon become a better target.
Kaustubh Pandey – GIFN
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