Leeds United are refusing to back down in their pursuit of Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, despite the Japan international having already rebuffed their initial approach. According to TuttoMercatoWeb, the Premier League side are continuing to work on convincing the 24‑year‑old, whose reputation has soared after a fine 2026 World Cup.
The sticking point is not Leeds themselves but Suzuki’s desire to play European football next season. That preference has alerted other suitors: Aston Villa are monitoring the situation and could make a move if Emiliano Martínez departs, with the Argentine attracting interest from Juventus this window. Paris Saint‑Germain are also keeping tabs on the shot‑stopper.
Leeds are in the market for a new No 1 because Illan Meslier is set for a move to Arsenal, and the Yorkshire outfit are determined not to rely on a single target. That is where Michele Di Gregorio comes in. The Juventus keeper, a steady presence in Serie A, has been identified as Leeds’ principal alternative should their pursuit of Suzuki fail.
For now, the club are pressing on with their efforts to change Suzuki’s mind, but his ambition for continental competition means Di Gregorio remains a live option in case the Parma man cannot be swayed.
