Leeds United targeting Zion Suzuki for goalkeeper role this summer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 4:29 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Leeds United are pursuing a transfer for goalkeeper Zion Suzuki from Parma as part of their squad improvement targets this summer. The club is looking to fill the void left by Illan Meslier, who recently departed after seven years. Suzuki has impressed during his World Cup participation with Japan and his season with Parma, despite mixed statistics. Other Premier League teams, including Aston Villa, and clubs like Bayern Munich and Inter Milan have also shown interest in the 23-year-old.
- •Leeds United are in the market for a new goalkeeper this summer.
- •Zion Suzuki has been linked to Leeds amid interest from multiple clubs.
- •Illan Meslier's departure created a vacancy in goal for Leeds.
- •Suzuki has performed well for Japan during the ongoing World Cup.
- •Interest in Suzuki extends to several top European teams.
- 4:29 AMYahoo Sports — Leeds United enter race for Japanese keeper amid European interest
"Leeds United are among the teams being linked to Japan's Zion Suzuki, following the departure of Illan Meslier.
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