Manchester United sent transfer message by £40m target: 'I'm happy with my choice'

Manchester United have been sent a fresh transfer message (Picture: Getty)

Manchester United -linked Zion Suzuki has opened up about his future as the talented goalkeeper continues to be linked with a move to Old Trafford .

The Red Devils came close to wrapping up a deal for Suzuki in 2023, even agreeing a fee with the young ‘keeper’s then club Urawa Red Diamonds.

But Andre Onana completed a move from Inter Milan to United that same summer and Suzuki opted to join Belgian outfit Sint-Truidense VV instead , fearing for his playing time at Old Trafford.

Now playing for Italian side Parma, Suzuki enjoyed a stellar first season in Serie A to help his side stave off the threat of relegation.

But such was his form that several top European clubs, including United, were linked with a move for the £40m-rated keeper this summer.

However, Suzuki hinted that his immediate future remains with Parma as he looks to build on his impressive performances from his debut camapaign.

‘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 .

Zion Suzuki has regularly been linked with a move to United (Picture: Getty)

‘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.’

Asked to reflect upon his first season in Italy and his goals for the upcoming season, the Japanese international added: ‘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. It taught me the importance of preparation, because only if you train well and in a certain way can you perform well.

The calls for United to sign a new keeper only grew louder after Altay Bayindir’s mistake against Arsenal (Picture: Getty)

‘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.’

United, meanwhile, are still without a convincing first-choice keeper , and the calls for the Red Devils to sign a replacement only grew louder after Altay Bayindir’s error against Arsenal on the Premier League’s opening weekend.

Ruben Amorim’s side have been linked with moves for Emi Martinez and Gianluigi Donnarumma, but the United boss appeared to suggest that he is happy with his current trio of Bayindir, Andre Onana and Tom Heaton.

‘We prove today that we can win any game in the Premier League especially against team like Arsenal,’ Amorim said.

‘I’m happy with the players. I’m happy with the three goalkeepers.’