Aston Villa are leading the race to sign Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki after his transfer to Paris Saint-Germain collapsed on Saturday.<\/p>\n
PSG had agreed a \u20ac35 million (\u00a330m) deal with Parma for Suzuki and the Japan international was due to travel to Paris on Saturday to undergo a medical and finalise his move to Luis Enrique\u2019s side.<\/p>\n
However, RMC Sport reports that the commission demanded by Suzuki\u2019s agents at the last minute was deemed too high by PSG\u2019s hierarchy, who then opted to pull out of the deal.<\/p>\n
The report adds that barring any unforeseen circumstances, Suzuki will not be joining PSG this summer.<\/p>\n
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Meanwhile, Sky Sport Italy claims that Suzuki had not given the green light over a move to PSG due to concerns over playing time.<\/p>\n
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The report claims that Villa have retained their interest in Suzuki and could now have a clear run at signing the 23-year-old.<\/p>\n
Juventus also made a fresh enquiry to Villa over a deal to sign Emiliano Martinez on Saturday.<\/p>\n
However, in an interview with 365 Scores last month, Villa\u2019s director of football operations, Damian Vidagany,\u00a0insisted that the Argentina international would not leave the club.<\/p>\n
\u2018The goalkeeper\u2019s future is settled, he is staying with us, and we have no intention of letting him go this summer,\u2019 Vidagany said.<\/p>\n
\u2018The team needs his efforts and extensive experience, and he is a very important element in our project for next season.<\/p>\n
\u2018All the news published by the media about his departure to Juventus does not reflect the club\u2019s true position.<\/p>\n
\u2018Martinez is a very important player for us, and we expect him to continue delivering his outstanding performances alongside his teammates.\u2019<\/p>\n
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