Aston Villa move in for £30m Zion Suzuki after keeper’s PSG transfer falls through… as Martinez set for exit

ASTON VILLA are pushing to sign Zion Suzuki after his move to Paris Saint-Germain fell through – and Emiliano Martinez could be flogged. The Villans had Marco Bizot between the sticks for their Super Cup defeat to the French heavyweights earlier this week. Aston Villa are looking to tie up a deal for Zion Suzuki Credit: Getty Emiliano Martinez could head through the exit door Credit: Getty Martinez, 33, was rewarded with an extended break after reaching the World Cup final with Argentina. But, ahead of the former Arsenal keeper’s return to training tomorrow, Villa chief Unai Emery is looking to bring in a new No1. Sign up for the Football newsletter Thank you! And the Midlands giants have set their sights on recruiting Suzuki just hours after his switch to PSG collapsed. Villa were last night in talks with Parma over matching the £30million deal that had been agreed by the back-to-back Champions League winners. Suzuki, 23, featured at the World Cup before Japan’s last-32 exit and he decided to pull out of the move at the eleventh hour. The change of heart has given Villa a chance to pounce as final preparations are made for the new Premier League season. And the attempted swoop has come after Juventus revived their interest in Martinez. The shot-stopper, who played a key role in Villa winning the Europa League last term, has been a target for the Italian side all summer. Most read in Sport SUN VEGAS WELCOME OFFER: GET UP TO £100 BONUS Meanwhile, Villa remain in the hunt for Joao Palhinha despite having a loan bid rejected by Bayern Munich. The Portuguese midfielder, 31, is available after Tottenham chose not to keep him at the end of last season. And, in a boost for Villa, SunSport understands Palhinha is unlikely to join Newcastle despite interest from St James’ Park. Emery is set to complete the £22.5m signing of left-back Matteo Ruggeri, 24, from Atletico Madrid. Villa are close to signing Matteo Ruggeri Credit: Getty Villa have been in the market for a new option in that position following Lucas Digne’s departure for PSG. The Villans are also keen on Aaron Wan-Bissaka, 28, as the right-back eyes an exit route from West Ham. Comment now