Leeds could soon submit Zion Suzuki bid as 'convincing' transfer plan ready
Leeds United could soon make an offer for Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki in the ongoing transfer window.
The Japan international is currently with his national side at the 2026 World Cup, with the Samurai Blue facing Brazil in a mouthwatering last 32 tie on 29 June.
With the 23-year-old putting in decent performances in North America, he has reportedly been attracting plenty of attention this summer.
At the moment, Leeds are ahead of Aston Villa in the race to sign Suzuki from Parma, as the B6 club need to figure out what will happen with Emiliano Martinez first.
Daniel Farke also faces uncertainty in his goalkeeping department, with Illan Meslier leaving, Karl Darlow's contract set to expire and Lucas Perri not trusted to be the number one in the 2025-26 campaign.
The West Yorkshire outfit have a plan in place to sign a new shot-stopper in the coming weeks as they get ready for next season with bigger Premier League ambitions.
Zion Suzuki price tag set amid Leeds United interest
Suzuki's future could soon be in the Premier League, with Leeds and Villa keeping an eye on his situation
Parma signed the Japanese ace for an £8.5million package deal from Sint-Truiden in 2024 and now value him at around £25.8m after two decent seasons in Italy.
According to Calciomercato on 28 June, the Whites could potentially make a convincing offer to sign Suzuki once the World Cup ends.
In 20 Serie A appearances last season, the goalkeeper kept five clean sheets and saved one of the three penalties he faced as the Emilia-Romagna side finished 13th in the table.
Karl Darlow latest at Elland Road
Darlow is expected to sign a two-year contract at Leeds amid interest from the likes of Manchester United to sign him as a free agent.
The Wales international pipped Perri in the pecking order midway through the season and was steady in between the sticks for the most part as the Whites secured Premier League safety.
There's an argument to be had whether the 35-year-old should remain the West Yorkshire outfit's undisputed number one, but his continuity in LS11 will certainly be a big boost.