Newcastle United 'hold talks' over Leeds United and Aston Villa-linked Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki
Newcastle United have been credited with interest in a Leeds United-linked goalkeeper
Newcastle United have reportedly held talks over a potential move for Leeds United-linked goalkeeper Zion Suzuki.
The 23-year-old has impressed in Italy with Parma and recently enhanced his reputation further with assured displays in the World Cup with Japan.
Newcastle United credited with interest in Leeds United-linked goalkeeper
According to the Newcastle Chronicle, Suzuki is the subject of interest from the Magpies as they look to get another goalkeeper through the door.
Aaron Ramsdale has returned to Southampton after his season on loan at St James’ Park and the experienced Nick Pope has been linked with a summer move away from Newcastle.
Newcastle have recruited Ewen Jaouen from Reims, but are seemingly looking to provide the France youth international with a strong competitor.
Leeds are not thought to be in an active pursuit of Suzuki, although a lot can change over the course of a transfer window.
Leeds United’s goalkeeping department
The addition of a goalkeeper at Elland Road does appear likely, with Karl Darlow seemingly set to sign for Manchester United following the expiry of his Whites deal.
Lucas Perri, meanwhile, has been reported as a loan target for Serie A outfit Torino. If the Brazilian seeks pastures new, 33-year-old Alex Cairns will be the only senior goalkeeper in Daniel Farke’s ranks.
Perri joined Leeds from Lyon last summer and started the 2025/26 campaign as goalkeeper of choice at Elland Road.
However, a series of blunders forced him out of the side as Darlow returned to the number one position he had wrestled from Illan Meslier during the previous campaign.
Meslier is now on the books of Premier League champions Arsenal following the expiry of his Leeds contract at the end of last month.