West Ham United have entered the race for Manchester United target Zion Suzuki
West Ham have opened a door that many did not expect. The London club, as confirmed by TBR Football, have already made contact with Zion Suzuki. The Japanese goalkeeper, who is now in goal for Parma, has become one of the most talked about names in the London, Manchester and even Milan offices.
It is no secret that Lukasz Fabianski left a void after his departure from West Ham, and Graham Potter want to tie down the 22-year-old quickly. However, they are not the only ones. Manchester United and Chelsea are also watching Suzuki’s every move, knowing that his contract situation could complicate any immediate deal.
Manchester United have been watching Suzuki for some time. TBR Football also makes it clear that the Red Devils have been keen for months. The problem for Old Trafford is that Andre Onana did not provide the assurance he promised. His mistakes last season cost points and prestige. Now, with the transfer window open, United need to decide whether to go for Suzuki or rely on Onana to transform himself. Chelsea, meanwhile, are under pressure because they have also failed to solve their puzzle in goal. All the indications are that there will be moves in several big-name goalkeepers this summer and Suzuki appears to be a coveted target.
TBR Football has reported that West Ham United have entered the race with Manchester united for Zion Suzuki
The question that the red half of Manchester is asking is obvious: should United move on from Onana and go for Suzuki? In our opinion, the answer depends more on the ambition of the owners than on the talent of the Japanese. Suzuki is a young goalkeeper with cat-like reflexes and the courage to come out and cut out difficult crosses. He is good with the ball at his feet, something TRuben Amorim values highly.
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Unlike Onana, who sometimes relies too much on his footwork and gets into trouble, Suzuki seems to have a simpler and more direct reading of danger. But let’s not forget that he’s barely been at Parma for a year and isn’t forcing his way out, which makes it tricky to close him down quickly. Still, if United really want him, they have the pulling power. History and the Premier League continue to have importance, even with competition from Chelsea, West Ham or Milan.
But they need to make the move now, because the longer this drags on, the more his price will rise and the more middlemen will join the dance. Suzuki could be the antidote to Onana’s absent-mindedness, but United must make up their mind and act with determination, or they will lose another name that could strengthen a position that today, frankly, offers no guarantees. However, we reported earlier that Onana is still intent on staying at Old Trafford.