Manchester United may be forced to step up their search for a new goalkeeper in the summer.
Andre Onana has been unable to answer the questions asked of him in his first two years at Manchester United, while Altay Bayindir is likely to move on in search of regular football at some point.
It won’t be a priority for Ineos, who are planning a squad overhaul in the summer, which will hopefully involve the strengthening of multiple areas, including the attack and defence.
Onana has not done what many expected him to at United when he joined from Inter Milan in 2023. Erik ten Hag signed the Cameroon goalkeeper to replace David de Gea, who has rejuvenated his career at Fiorentina are taking a year-long break from the sport.
Ruben Amorim will have a decision to make this summer whether he sticks with Onana or signs a new goalkeeper.
Latest Zion Suzuki to Manchester United transfer news
It is understood that United are considering a move for Zion Suzuki, with no club having watched the Japanese goalkeeper more in the past season. The 22-year-old stopper made the decision to reject United earlier in his career as he went in search of first-team football elsewhere in Europe.
The Parma keeper has gone from strength to strength since and continues to be be a target for United.
It has been reported that Parma value their highly-rated goalkeeper at £40m and hope ton keep him for at least another season.
Who is United target Zion Suzuki?
United target Suzuki is quickly emerging as one of Europe’s top young goalkeepers.
Born in Newark, New Jersey to a Ghanaian father and a Japanese mother, Suzuki left the United States at an early age and moved to Japan. That’s where he became one of the youngest players in Urawa Red Diamonds’ history to sign a professional contract at 16 years and 5 months old in January 2019.
Suzuki continued to make a name for himself after spending a season in Belgium, before joining Parma where he now recognised as the first Japanese goalkeeper to play in Serie A.
When Suzuki joined Parma, he signed a five-year contract, expiring on June 30, 2029.
How old is Zion Suzuki?
Suzuki is 22 years old and was born on 21 August 2002.
How tall is Zion Suzuki? What is his height?
Suzuki stands at 1.90m, which is roughly 6ft 3 in, which means he is the same height as Andre Onana.
What position does Zion Suzuki play?
Sukuki is a goalkeeper who is comfortable with the ball at his feet.
Who has Zion Suzuki been compared with? How good is he?
Suzuki has drawn comparisons to United goalkeeper Andre Onana for his ability to play out from the back and his bravery in leaving his penalty area.
That is the reason he was initially linked with a move to Old Trafford because Ten Hag was looking for a keeper to transform the team’s playing style, particularly from the back.
Suzuki, renowned as one of the best young keepers in Europe, has played 31 league games for Parma this season, conceding 46 goals and keeping six clean sheets.
The Japanese goalkeeper has played 2,775 minutes during that period and was sent off once.
Zion Suzuki’s career stats
Encouragingly for United, Suzuki has stepped up with every move he has made in his career.
- Parma: 31 appearances, 46 goals conceded, 6 clean sheets.
- Sint-Truidense: 32 appearances, 50 goals conceded, 6 clean sheets.
- Urawa Red Diamonds: 29 appearances, 121 goals conceded, 24 clean sheets.
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