Inter Milan line up bid to sign Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez amid exit latest
Inter Milan are keeping tabs on Emiliano Martinez’s future at Aston Villa as they search for a new goalkeeper, sources have told Football Insider.
Martinez’s future at Villa is again the subject of conjecture heading into the summer transfer window after he came close to leaving at the end of last season.
Inter Milan are in the market for goalkeeping reinforcements as they look to replace Yann Sommer, and Martinez is someone who ticks their boxes for a world-class keeper.
The Italian giants have also been linked with a move for Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, who is expected to leave the North London club this summer, but if they believe Martinez is a realistic target, they could move for the World Cup winner.
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The 33-year-old shot-stopper is currently contracted at Villa Park until the summer of 2029, but the World Cup winner continues to be linked with an exit.
According to reports, Martinez earns £150,000-a-week, making him one of the highest earners in B6, just behind loan star Jadon Sancho, who is likely to return to Man United this summer.
With Marco Bizot the only other option between the sticks, at least with senior experience, Villa cannot afford to lose their No.1 goalkeeper without signing a replacement this summer.
| Aston Villa’s highest earners | £££ per week |
| Jadon Sancho | £200,000 |
| Emi Martinez | £150,000 |
| Youri Tielemans | £150,000 |
| Boubacar Kamara | £150,000 |
| Morgan Rogers | £150,000 |
Martinez last put pen to paper on a new deal in 2024, but given all of the context, the Villans are unlikely to let him leave if Inter refuse to meet the Premier League side’s valuation.
Who could Aston Villa sign as a replacement?
The Argentina international has been linked with an exit for the past few windows, so this interest will hardly be surprising for those at Villa Park.
Football Insider understands that Newcastle United are eyeing a deal for James Trafford, but Unai Emery’s side have already joined the race for the Manchester City talent.
There is likely to be a huge battle for the 23-year-old’s signature, and with the Villans in desperate need of a contingency plan in between the sticks, Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Lucas Chevalier are also targets.
Martinez has been a loyal servant during his six years at Villa Park, but now could be the time to cash in amid interest from Inter Milan.
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