Aston Villa told they're overpaying for Zion Suzuki amid transfer latest

Aston Villa are paying too much for Zion Suzuki.

That is the view of Italian journalist Luca Bortolotti, speaking exclusively with Aston Villa News after a £30million overall deal was agreed.

The Villans are moving to complete the signature of the Japan star with Emi Martinez seeking an exit.

His future has been on the agenda for a few summers now. He has made it clear that he does not want to remain at Villa Park.

Unai Emery's side seem to have found their replacement, with the man who nearly went to Paris Saint-Germain before the plug was pulled.

However, they have been warned about the 23-year-old's ability, compared to the price that they are paying.

What has been said about Zion Suzuki fee?

Bortolotti watches Suzuki regularly, and he feels that he is not good enough to justify the fee, as reported by the BBC.

Speaking exclusively to Aston Villa News, he said: "He is a good goalkeeper, but £30m seems a bit pricey to me.

"I’d choose Guglielmo Vicario over Suzuki every time.

"It depends on the budget, but it seems overpriced to me."

Why Aston Villa need to be patient with Suzuki

Villa need to be patient with their new man when he arrives.

If the expectations are too high and he is pencilled in to replace Martinez's ability straight away, it may not be a good time for the Japanese ace.

He is no doubt a good young goalkeeper, but to be drafted in instead of one of the world's best is a huge task.

Emery and supporters need to give him time to adapt to English football, rather than relying on him immediately to come up with the goods.

He will have to settle with his teammates at Bodymoor Heath and the increased intensity of potentially the hardest top flight in the game.

There is no doubt that he has the potential to be the long-term starter, but forcing him into the role from the start of his time in England could backfire.

He proved that he can perform with his showings at the World Cup, but to do it consistently in the highest quality division will not be easy.

It may take him a season to adapt, and mistakes should not be criticised too much in his first season.