Aston Villa eye bargain Emi Martinez replacement after Alex Remiro update
Aston Villa could be in need of a new first-team goalkeeper this summer as Emi Martinez departure rumours refuse to disperse.
One name who has now been mentioned as a possible replacement is Alex Remiro.
The Real Sociedad goalkeeper helped the club lift the Copa del Rey this season and could now leave the Spanish side this summer.
According to Mundo Deportivo, the La Liga outfit want between £6.93million and £8.67m for the 31-year-old, whose contract expires next summer.
This could help Villa secure a bargain deal for an experienced shot stopper ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.
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The report has stated that Remiro has expressed his desire for a change of scenery this summer, having originally signed for the club in 2019.
In this time, he has overseen two Copa del Rey victories, as well as multiple campaigns in Europe, including one in the Champions League.
| Alex Remiro’s La Liga stats this season | Per 90 minutes |
| Saves | 2.68 |
| Save percentage | 62.3% |
| Goals prevented | -0.22 |
| Clean sheets | 0.08 |
While his performances in the latter half of the current campaign have been mixed, to gain a goalkeeper of his experience for less than £9m is no doubt a bargain.
This is simply a deal Villa have to take as it is worth the risk for that price tag.
However, the Birmingham outfit also faces competition for his signature from the likes of Barcelona and Crystal Palace.
What is the current situation regarding Emi Martinez?
Football Insider has exclusively revealed that Villa may finally be willing to part with Martinez this summer.
Villa are prepared to let the goalkeeper go in the transfer window if they receive a big offer for his services.
Inter Milan are believed to be interested and have reportedly been closely tracking him in recent weeks.
Martinez is expected to attract interest from a whole host of top European clubs this summer, and sources have indicated that Unai Emery and Co. are beginning to see value in potentially freeing up his huge wages.
This has seen Villa recently linked to Manchester City’s James Trafford. However, these plans could now be binned if Emery opts to sign Remiro instead.
Nevertheless, it remains to be seen if Martinez will leave Aston Villa, with the goalkeeper staying put last summer despite strong rumours back then.
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