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Ex-Aston Villa Scout Questions Zion Suzuki's £30m Fee After Fulham Blunder

Ex-Aston Villa Scout Questions Zion Suzuki's £30m Fee After Fulham Blunder
English Premier League · 22:56:34 - Tuesday, 3 November 2026

Former Aston Villa scout has cast doubt on whether goalkeeper Zion Suzuki is worth a reported £30 million transfer fee following a high-profile error against Fulham. The Japanese international, currently playing for Sint-Truiden in Belgium, has been linked with a move to the Premier League club. However, the ex-scout stated that Suzuki "certainly hasn't impressed me" after his mistake in a recent match. The 21-year-old shot-stopper is considered one of Asia's top goalkeeping prospects, but the criticism raises questions about his readiness for English football's top flight.

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