Zion Suzuki and Karl Darlow claims emerge amid goalkeeping uncertainty at Leeds United
The latest on Zion Suzuki and Karl Darlow amid goalkeeping uncertainty at Leeds United
Uncertainty over Karl Darlow’s future is reportedly impacting Leeds United’s transfer plans amid talk of interest in Zion Suzuki.
Darlow ended the 2025/26 campaign as the first-choice stopper at Elland Road having dislodged £15.6m signing Lucas Perri in January.
The 35-year-old’s contract has since expired, although reports have indicated Leeds are trying to retain the Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur-linked goalkeeper.
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Karl Darlow and Zion Suzuki latest
According to Sky Sports, there is still uncertainty over Darlow’s future that is thought to be affecting their summer planning.
Leeds are said to be weighing up their options and while the report has claimed they are indeed interested in Suzuki, the Whites are not thought to be in active pursuit.
The 23-year-old plies his trade in Italy with Parma and until their recent elimination at the hands of Brazil, was on World Cup duty with Japan.
His exploits have fuelled talk of interest from both Leeds and Aston Villa and it remains to be seen whether he will be on Parma’s books when the new Serie A season comes around.
Lucas Perri’s future
Darlow is not the only member of last season’s Leeds squad facing an uncertain future, as reports of interest in goalkeepers is only intensifying doubts over Lucas Perri.
The 28-year-old Brazilian arrived at Elland Road from Lyon last summer but was unconvincing in his maiden Premier League campaign.
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He lost his place between the sticks to Darlow and instead become the club’s cup goalkeeper, featuring in their 1-0 FA Cup semi-final loss to Chelsea.
If Darlow is retained and another goalkeeper is brought on board, an exit for Perri will look likely. Leeds may be keen to avoid having a goalkeeper lose a season of their career having seen Illan Meslier kick his heels for the duration of the 2025/26 campaign.
The 25-year-old, who is now a free agent after seven years at Elland Road, did not play a single minute of senior football for the Whites last term.