Man Utd target breaks silence on transfer links amid £40m claim after rejecting move

Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki has spoken out about his future following speculation linking him with Manchester United. Previous reports from talkSPORT suggested that the Red Devils were intensifying their monitoring of the £40million-rated stopper.

The Japan international impressed for a team fighting relegation in Italy's Serie A during the previous campaign. The 22-year-old featured in 37 matches across all competitions for Parma and proved instrumental in their fight against the drop.

United had reached an agreement with Urawa Red Diamonds to secure Suzuki's permanent signature in summer 2023. Nevertheless, he turned down the switch and instead moved to Belgian outfit Sint-Truiden on loan.

The goalkeeper has now addressed previous 'speculation' as United continue to grapple with problems between the sticks, with Andre Onana and Altay Bayindir both enduring difficult spells at Old Trafford. "I know there were a lot of rumours about me, but I'm totally focused on Parma and preparing to start the season well," he told Tuttomercatoweb.

"Parma made me a fantastic offer, so I immediately decided to accept and join this club. Last year was an opportunity to grow, and I'm really happy with my choice."

"It taught me the importance of preparation, because only if you train well and in a certain way can you perform well. First of all, I want to reduce the number of goals conceded, because last season we conceded a lot.

"That's my first personal goal. Then as a team, we want to raise the bar and not just fight for survival. In the end, we achieved our goal, which was to stay in Serie A. I've grown a lot, and it was a good season."