Leeds persist with Suzuki despite rebuff as Juventus’ Di Gregorio emerges as alternative

Leeds persist with Suzuki despite rebuff as Juventus’ Di Gregorio emerges as alternative Leeds United are pressing on in their pursuit of Zion Suzuki, undeterred by the Parma goalkeeper’s initial reluctance to make the move to Elland Road. According to TuttoMercatoWeb , the Premier League club are continuing to work on convincing the Japan international despite his rejection of their first advances in recent weeks. The sticking point is not Leeds themselves so much as their circumstances: fresh from an excellent World Cup, the 2002-born goalkeeper is inclined to prioritise offers from clubs competing in Europe. TURIN, ITALY – JANUARY 25: Michele Di Gregorio of Juventus celebrates victory at full-time following the the Serie A match between Juventus FC and SSC Napoli at Juventus Stadium on January 25, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images) Aston Villa and PSG lurk as Di Gregorio emerges as Leeds alternative to Suzuki That preference plays into the hands of his other suitors . Aston Villa are watching the situation and could strike should Emiliano Martínez depart, the Argentine has been the subject of Juventus interest this window, while Paris Saint-Germain’s interest simmers in the background. Leeds, needing a replacement for the Arsenal-bound Illan Meslier, are not banking everything on Suzuki. The Yorkshire club have identified Juventus’s Michele Di Gregorio as their principal alternative, a name that makes sense on both sides: the Italian has been heading towards the Turin exit as Juventus pursue a new number one of their own, with Guglielmo Vicario and Martínez among their options.