Parma goalkeeper Suzuki is contender for Manchester United role | OneFootball

Manchester United continue to look towards Serie A for their goalkeepers, as after interest in Milan’s Mike Maignan, they are now intensifying their pursuit of Parma’s Japan international Zion Suzuki.

The Premier League side hasn’t had the best luck with shot-stoppers, having spent over €50m to sign Andre Onana from Inter only to see him struggle.

Now they are seeking replacements in the summer and once again turning to Italian football for inspiration.

Their first choice would be Maignan, who is in negotiations to extend his current contract with Milan, but this would be a very expensive approach.

Suzuki alternative to Maignan for Manchester United

MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 02: Mike Maignan of AC Milan speaks with his defenders during the Coppa Italia Semi Final match between AC Milan and FC Internazionale at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on April 02, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Spanish newspaper As instead claims that Manchester United are pushing harder for Suzuki, who is doing well at Parma following their promotion from Serie B.

The 22-year-old is a Japan international who was born in the USA and made the move to Parma from Belgian club VV Sint-Truiden for €7.5m plus bonuses last summer.

There is believed to be a release clause in his contract allowing him to leave Parma for €40m at the end of the season.