{
  "id": 1296600,
  "title": "Done Deal – Aston Villa Closing in on Parma Goalkeeper",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/done-deal-aston-villa-closing-in-on-parma-goalkeeper",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-16T15:35:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/done-deal-aston-villa-closing-153500482.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Aston Villa are reportedly on the verge of finalizing a €35 million deal to secure Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, according to Gazzetta dello Sport. The Japanese star has been one of the most sought-after goalkeepers this summer, with multiple top clubs, including Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain, attempting to sign him. Despite the competition, Aston Villa has managed to snatch Suzuki away from his current club, Parma. Unai Emery's team is now just days away from officially announcing the signing, with Suzuki expected to travel to England for medical examinations. This move signals Villa's intention to move away from their long-serving goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, who could potentially join Juventus in Serie A. The arrival of Suzuki marks a new chapter for the Lions, following major transfers of Youri Tielemans and Lucas Digne during the summer.",
  "summary": "Aston Villa are reportedly on the verge of completing a €35m deal to sign Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the Crusaders have agreed terms with the reigning UEFA Euro...",
  "key_points": [],
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    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Aston Villa launch move for Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki after PSG transfer collapses",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/aston-villa-launch-move-for-parma-goalkeeper-zion-suzuki-after-psg",
        "published": "2026-08-16T10:20:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport Football",
        "title": "Villa close in on Suzuki with Martinez future in doubt",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/villa-close-in-on-suzuki-with-martinez-future-in-doubt",
        "published": "2026-08-16T13:38:08.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Villa close in on Suzuki with Martinez future in doubt",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/villa-close-in-on-suzuki-with-martinez-future-in-doubt",
        "published": "2026-08-17T04:13:32.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}