Aston Villa target Zion Suzuki as Martínez exit nears
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Aston Villa are accelerating their pursuit of Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki as Juventus revive their interest in Emiliano Martínez, who is increasingly likely to leave after six seasons. The potential change would affect Villa’s established first-choice goalkeeper while the club also weighs further sales to meet financial rules and fund Unai Emery’s desired forward signing.
PSG’s proposed €35m (£30m) move for 23-year-old Suzuki collapsed, leaving Villa well placed to pursue the Japan international, who played every match at the World Cup. Juventus previously had an offer for 33-year-old Martínez rejected, while Villa have already sold Morgan Rogers, Youri Tielemans and Lucas Digne and may face Arsenal interest in Ezri Konsa; separately, PSG have signed Barcelona forward Ferran Torres for a reported €50m (£42.7m).
- Villa target Zion Suzuki as Martínez’s Juventus move regains momentum
- PSG withdrew from Suzuki deal before signing Ferran Torres
- Villa may need more sales to finance recruitment
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Aston Villa are a Premier League club managed by Unai Emery. Emiliano Martínez has been their first-choice goalkeeper since joining in 2020 and has played a major role in the team’s recent progress, including qualification for European competition.
Martínez is also Argentina’s goalkeeper and was part of the side that won the 2022 World Cup. Juventus are one of Italy’s biggest clubs, while Parma play in Italy’s top division; Zion Suzuki is Parma’s Japan international goalkeeper and is viewed as a possible replacement.
Clubs must comply with financial rules that limit spending relative to income, so transfers out can help pay for new players. Villa’s decisions in this area could shape both their goalkeeping plans and their attempt to strengthen the attack.
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Originally published by The Guardian as “Transfer roundup: Paris Saint-Germain sign €50m Ferran Torres; Djed Spence seals Inter move”.