How Leeds United are primed for Zion Suzuki transfer as Juventus now 'unwilling' to advance

Leeds United have been boosted in their attempts to sign Zion Suzuki.

The goalkeeper has gathered plenty of interest this summer after multiple eye-catching performances at the World Cup with Japan.

Daniel Farke is keen to add another shot-stopper to his ranks amid ongoing uncertainty around Karl Darlow and Lucas Perri.

The Whites are said to be preparing an offer to sign Parma's number one, and may have moved even further in front of the competition

Aston Villa and Juventus are two other European sides said to be interested in the 23-year-old.

However, with Leeds seemingly ahead in the hunt for Suzuki, they may have taken a boost by Juventus' latest transfer stance.

Juventus can't afford final Zion Suzuki price amid Leeds interest

According to Calciomercato on 28 June, Leeds could potentially make a convincing offer to sign Suzuki once the World Cup ends.

Further updates have suggested that the Whites are putting the finishing touches on their first offer before sending it to Parma.

Suzuki's World Cup tournament with Japan has already ended after his country were knocked out by Brazil in the round of 32.

In a new update from the Daily Record, Juventus' move for the keeper is said to have stalled.

It's stated that the former Urawa Red Diamonds star is "unlikely" to head to Turin now, with Juventus "unwilling" to match Parma's valuation.

Suzuki is valued at £30million, a fee which the 49ers will have to carefully consider before sanctioning a move.

Either way, Leeds look like they have strengthened their position in the race to sign the keeper, and should take confidence from his performances for Japan in North America this summer.

Suzuki's stats at World Cup will entice Leeds

The Whites will conduct a second phase of attempts to sign players after the World Cup, with the two current top targets being Harry Wilson and Shea Charles.

Leeds were always going to use the World Cup to gather further data on players they like, and Suzuki has given them more than enough information to work with.

The goalkeeper averaged a 7.1 FotMob rating at the tournament and had an impressive save percentage of 70.6 per cent.

The only issues for Leeds may now be that his pricetag has surely spiked, but they may still have the funds to pull a deal off.