Newcastle United is currently monitoring a ‘special’ American-born goalkeeper, whose transfer fee is anticipated to be £50 million.

Newcastle United is currently monitoring a ‘special’ American-born goalkeeper, whose transfer fee is anticipated to be £50 million.

 

 

In 2025, Newcastle United must address the circumstances surrounding their custodian position. The situation became somewhat chaotic in 2024, as Newcastle United was unable to secure a successor for Nick Pope.

 

 

 

Newcastle expressed interest in acquiring James Trafford; however, the transaction fell through following the arrival of Odysseas Vlachodimos from Nottingham Forest. And that transaction, costing £20million, was only done for PSR reasons.

 

 

 

Throughout this month, Martin Dubravka was on the verge of departing. It appears that Newcastle has decided to retain Dubravka’s services until the conclusion of the season. That is when his contract expires.

 

 

As summer approaches, it is imperative for Newcastle to acquire a younger custodian capable of competing with Pope, ultimately serving as his successor when the appropriate moment arises.

 

 

It has been asserted that Newcastle may once again pursue Trafford, which is not unexpected.Nevertheless, he is not the sole defender that Paul Mitchell is monitoring.

 

 

 

This information is attributed to Graeme Bailey, the primary correspondent for TBR Football, who has informed Geordie Boot Boys that Newcastle United is monitoring Zion Suzuki, currently at Parma. “Please monitor this young man closely; he possesses exceptional qualities,” he remarked.

 

 

“Another prospective goalkeeping talent emerging from Parma, succeeding Gianluigi Buffon.” “He is an American born Japan international.

 

 

He’s got everything about him. In 2023, he declined the opportunity to serve as the second-in-command at Manchester United. They acquired Bayindir instead. Parma is unwilling to release him and has already assigned him a valuation of £50 million.

 

 

The clubs that may be seeking a custodian this summer, specifically Chelsea, Newcastle, and Manchester City, are all closely monitoring his situation. He possesses the potential to be an exceptional talent. Parma possesses a clear understanding of their assets.

 

 

Zion Suzuki is undoubtedly beyond the financial reach of Newcastle United. Although Zion Suzuki is an exceptional talent at the age of 22, it would be quite unexpected for Newcastle United to allocate £50 million towards the acquisition of a custodian this summer.

 

 

This would position him among the most costly acquisitions in Newcastle’s history, during a summer in which the Magpies are expected to secure a centre-back, a right flank, and potentially a striker as well.

 

 

 

Although one might contend that Suzuki represents a valuable investment due to his age and the extended career potential of goalkeepers, it appears improbable that the Magpies will possess sufficient financial resources to make significant expenditures during the summer transfer window.

 

 

A transfer to Trafford appears considerably more probable, following Newcastle’s unsuccessful attempt to acquire him for approximately £20 million in 2024.