Published Aug 16, 2026, 8:18 AM ET · Updated 3 months ago · 1 source

Aston Villa transfer news: Zion Suzuki lined up as Juventus-linked Emiliano Martinez replacement after £29.9m deal agreed with Parma

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Aston Villa transfer news: Zion Suzuki lined up as Juventus-linked Emiliano Martinez replacement after £29.9m deal agreed with Parma

Aston Villa have agreed a £29.9m (€35m) deal with Parma to sign Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, according to Sky in Italy. The agreement comes on the same day Juventus submitted an £8.5m (€10m) bid for current Villa No 1 Emiliano Martinez. While the bid is below Villa's valuation for the Argentina international, negotiations are understood to be continuing with the Italian club. Suzuki has been at the heart of a transfer merry-go-round, having been heavily linked with a move to European champions