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 to the French heavyweights earlier this week.

Brazil v Japan: Round Of 32 - FIFA World Cup 2026Aston Villa are looking to tie up a deal for Zion Suzuki Credit: Getty Aston Villa v Newcastle United - Emirates FA Cup Fourth RoundEmiliano Martinez could head through the exit door Credit: Getty

Martinez, 33, was rewarded with an extended break after 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.

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 .

Suzuki, 23, featured at the World Cup before Japan’s 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 last term, has been a target for the Italian side all summer.

Image showing Zion Suzuki's goalkeeper statistics for Parma in the 2025/26 Serie A season.

Meanwhile, Villa remain in the hunt for Joao Palhinha despite having a 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 , 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.

Atletico Madrid v Girona - LaLiga EA SportsVilla are close to signing Matteo Ruggeri Credit: Getty Kh-09-08-transfer-news-live-blog-hero-1

Villa have been in the market for a new option in that position following Lucas Digne’s departure for PSG.

The Villans are also , 28, as the right-back eyes an exit route from West Ham.