Parma looking at free agents to fill void left by injured Japanese-Ghanaian goalkeeper Zion Suzuki

Parma are set to explore the free-agent market after Japanese-Ghanaian goalkeeper Zion Suzuki suffered a hand injury, sidelining him for the next three to four months.The 23-year-old fractured his scaphoid and third finger during Parmas 2-2 Serie A draw with AC Milan on November 8.Despite receiving treatment and finishing the game, the full extent of Suzukis injury became apparent after the final whistle.He subsequently underwent surgery at Tokyos Institute for Integrated Sports Medicine and Keio University School of Medicine.Suzuki had been in outstanding form this season, ranking seventh in Serie A for shots saved per 90 while conceding only 14 goals in 12 matches. His performances have attracted attention from Europes elite clubs.Parma, currently 17th in the Serie A standings, now face the challenge of replacing him temporarily.Head coach Carlos Cuesta will need to secure an affordable stop-gap option in the January transfer window due to limited financial backing.Potential candidates include Stefan Ortega of Manchester City, who has been relegated to third-choice and could seek a loan, and free agent Rui Patricio, whose Serie A experience may ease his adaptation.Other options include Chelseas Gabriel Slonina, also seeking game time, and young PSG keeper Renato Marin, whose lack of first-team minutes makes him available for a temporary move.