leeds united are the front-runners, having moved towards signing Parma's Zion Suzuki this summer.
On June 19th, we broadcast news Premier League team Aston Villa is competing in the goalkeeper race.
four days ago, game witness Covered claims from Italy Leeds United held talks for the 23-year-old.
Suzuki top target for Leeds United
Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio Claims Japan international is top target for Whites.
Daniel Farke's side are working to reach a deal for the player.
sportitalia After maintaining contact with the Serie A side for several weeks, stateside Leeds United are accelerating their move to Zion Suzuki.
The English club have 'continued to make aggressive moves' to secure the services of the stopper.
Aston Villa have also shown interest but their Premier League rivals are leading the race after making 'concrete steps'. There's no explanation of what those moves are.
Parma are well aware that their performances last season and at the World Cup could lead to their sale this summer. Therefore, the Italian club is already working on signing Juventus goalkeeper Giovanni Daffara.
leeds united look to maintain lead
Journalist Gianluigi Longari covered the report for Sportitalia. he took xFormerly known as Twitter, to share more updates on Leeds United.
Whites have the advantage in the transfer race. Despite the competition, Leeds United want to retain the lead and are willing to offer more than €30m with bonuses to meet Parma's demand.
Longari claims Daniel Farke's side are 'trying to close a deal' for Zion Suzuki.
Wednesday's edition of Corriere dello Sport values the player at €25-30m.
Update expected after Japan exit from WC
These reports focus solely on the Elland Road club's efforts to sign the player. There is no mention of whether he is ready to move on or which club he would prefer to join.
Either way, there should be more clarity on Zion Suzuki's future after Brazil eliminated Japan from the World Cup.
His contract is until 2029, and transfer market He is worth €20m. Last season, the goalkeeper kept six clean sheets and conceded 30 goals in 22 matches.
🇩🇪 Nico Elvedi | Leeds United offered €8.5m
➡️Borussia Monchengladbach want more
➡️ It's worth being firm as he wants a PL transfer and only has one year left on his contract https://t.co/rJbRkTxE9Y #lufc #against- Sports Witness (@Sport_Witness) 27 June 2026
