The goalkeeper hunt at West Ham is heating up — and fast.
With Lukasz Fabianski now gone and Alphonse Areola struggling for consistency last season, Graham Potter is pushing hard to bring in a new No.1. As revealed by reliable insider ExWHUEmployee, securing a new goalkeeper is the manager’s “priority” in the coming weeks.
“I can report that the main priority for the club this week is securing a new goalkeeper,” Ex said earlier this week.
A shortlist has already emerged, with names like Mads Hermansen of Leicester and Michael Cooper of Sheffield United in the mix. But the top target, according to Ex, is Zion Suzuki — the 22-year-old Japan international currently at Parma, widely considered one of the most exciting young goalkeepers in Serie A.
“My understanding is that the main choice is Zion Suzuki of Parma – however it’s not clear if he wants to depart Italy yet in his career,” Ex said.
And now, in what could be a twist in the saga, Suzuki has missed training — sparking new speculation about a possible move.
Zion Suzuki Misses Training Amid West Ham Links
According to Gazetta dello Sport, Zion Suzuki did not take part in Parma’s training session on Wednesday.
No reason was given, but it’s not believed to be injury-related — raising eyebrows about whether a transfer could be imminent, either to West Ham or another club.
Standing at 6’3″, Suzuki has turned heads in Serie A with his performances this past season, keeping eight clean sheets in a Parma side that often found itself under siege.
His rise has been sharp. Previously with Urawa Red Diamonds and a loan spell at Sint-Truiden in Belgium, Suzuki turned down a move to Manchester United in 2023, opting to play regular football and develop rather than sit on the bench at Old Trafford.
That gamble paid off — and now, it looks like the Premier League could still be on the cards, just a year later.
With Potter desperate for a reliable long-term option between the sticks, this could be one to keep a very close eye on.
