Aston Villa have made fresh contact over a deal to sign Zion Suzuki. The Midlands club view the Japan international as a strong option should Emiliano Martinez depart this summer.

What's the latest on the transfer?

Aston Villa are yet to make club-to-club contact, but have held talks with intermediaries to get a buy-in from the 23-year-old goalkeeper.

Why is Suzuki a top target?

Suzuki, branded 'Gigi Buffon 2.0' by pundits in Italy, has impressed with his commanding presence, distribution skills, and performances over the last year, making him one of Europe's most promising young keepers.

What's the asking price?

Parma are prepared to demand a substantial fee, with a release clause of €40 million, and would find sizeable offers hard to resist, with anything around the €30m mark likely to severely tempt them.

StatValue
Release Clause€40 million
Age23
NationalityJapanese
Current ClubParma