Newcastle United desperately need some good news in the transfer window. They’ve missed out on star after star in the last 12 months, with Johan Manzambi set to become the latest name to snub those in Tyneside.
The Magpies have got the money to spend and may have more on the way if Bruno Guimaraes compiles their misery by joining Sandro Tonali out the exit door.
There is still some hope that they can solve at least one problem in the coming weeks, however, after receiving contact from the representatives of Zion Suzuki.
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Football FanCast’s Verdict |
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Credibility |
Suzuki has been one to watch since the end of Japan’s World Cup campaign. Whilst Leeds have been in pole position to land his signature, the goalkeeper’s agent has just reached out to Newcastle over a potential move, suggesting that the Magpies could hijack those at Elland Road. |
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Finances |
Previous reports have claimed that Parma value their goalkeeper at just £26m this summer, which should hand Newcastle the chance to land a bargain deal compared to the £40m they’ve been told to pay for James Trafford. |
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Insight |
Suzuki is one of the best young goalkeepers in Europe and proved his worth at the World Cup, keeping a 70% save percentage and making three saves per game. At 23 years old, he could be Newcastle’s No.1 for the next decade at his best. |
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Impact |
Newcastle’s potential move could force Leeds back into the market and scrambling to solve their goalkeeper problem at long last under Daniel Farke. |
Suzuki isn’t short on options this summer and it seems that Newcastle are now firmly among the clubs chasing his signature.
Newcastle offered chance to sign Suzuki
According to The Chronicle, Newcastle have been contacted by the agent of Suzuki about a summer move. The Parma goalkeeper looks destined to be on the move this summer and the Magpies have been told that they can make a deal happen.
It’s a major blow for Leeds, who have been credited with serious interest in the Japan star up to the point that they’ve been willing to match his £26m asking price and offer him a contract.
For once, it’s Newcastle who could complete a hijack on a Premier League rival, as they look to welcome their new No.1.
Suzuki would end Nick Pope’s Newcastle career
Newcastle have been after a new No.1 since last summer. The likes of James Trafford have come close to arriving, before choosing elsewhere in all too familiar fashion, whilst Aaron Ramsdale failed to impress enough on loan in the last campaign to earn a permanent move.
Now, with Man City demanding £40m to sell Trafford, Suzuki represents an ideal option for those at St James’ Park. He is young, experienced on the big stage after his time in Italy and at the World Cup this summer, and is likely to get even better in the coming years.
Dubbed “excellent” by Como scout Ben Mattinson, the Parma star is one to watch ahead of next season.
