BirminghamLive brings you the latest news around Emi Martinez’s future at Aston Villa

Everything you need to know about Juventus’ interest in Emi Martinez…

• Juventus have made Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez their primary target to become their new number one this summer.
• The Old Lady had hoped to bring Brazil international Alisson to Turin, but that move has been blocked by Liverpool.
• Reports from Italy claim that there have been ongoing discussions between Martinez’s entourage and Juventus as they look to strike a deal.
• Matching Martinez’s wage demands is seen as the biggest obstacle to any potential transfer.
• No official negotiations are said to have taken place yet between Aston Villa and Juventus.
• Villa have been tracking a number of goalkeepers since last summer, when Martinez came close to leaving the club.
• Robin Risser, Bart Verbruggen, and James Trafford are among the names who could be considered should Martinez depart.
• Martinez still has three years remaining on his Villa contract, having signed an extension in August 2024.

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