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Emi Martinez remains Juventus\u2019 top goalkeeping target as Aston Villa reportedly consider lowering their valuation, with talks still ongoing.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
Juventus are closing in on a deal for Emiliano Martinez, with Aston Villa\u2019s move to sign a replacement clearing the way for the Argentine goalkeeper\u2019s exit.<\/strong><\/p>\n The pursuit has swung back and forth for weeks, including a complete collapse earlier in the summer, but the picture now looks more advanced than at any previous point.<\/p>\n Some reports suggest Martinez could travel to Turin within days to complete the move.<\/p>\n Juventus officially withdrew from the race for Martinez in early August, with the total cost of the operation deemed financially unfeasible at the time.<\/p>\n The saga was revived after Villa\u2019s own move for goalkeeper Zion Suzuki collapsed when a proposed transfer to Paris Saint-Germain fell through.<\/p>\n That setback for Villa reopened the door. With Suzuki suddenly available again, Villa turned their attention to signing him from Parma as Martinez\u2019s eventual replacement, which in turn gave Juventus fresh encouragement to return for their original target.<\/p>\n Villa have since agreed a deal worth around \u20ac35m to sign Suzuki from Parma, giving them a like-for-like successor lined up before Martinez\u2019s exit is finalised.<\/p>\n That agreement is significant for Juventus\u2019s pursuit specifically because it removes Villa\u2019s main obstacle to letting Martinez leave.<\/p>\n Clubs are typically reluctant to sell a starting goalkeeper without a replacement in place, and Villa now have exactly that sorted.<\/p>\n Juventus have submitted a formal bid reported at around \u20ac7m fixed plus a further \u20ac3m in performance-related bonuses, taking the total package close to \u20ac10m.<\/p>\n That figure represents a significant increase on Juventus\u2019s earlier position, when the club were unwilling to go beyond around \u20ac7.5m.<\/p>\n It also falls short of Villa\u2019s original valuation, which had been reported above \u20ac15m for much of the summer, though the gap has narrowed considerably as talks have progressed.<\/p>\n Reports earlier in the process indicated Martinez had already agreed personal terms with Juventus on a three-year contract worth \u20ac5.5m net per season, meaning the player\u2019s side of the deal isn\u2019t the current obstacle.<\/p>\n Martinez remains one of the most recognisable goalkeepers in world football, built on his performances for Argentina and a World Cup winner\u2019s medal from 2022.<\/p>\n For Juventus, signing an experienced international goalkeeper would address a position manager Luciano Spalletti has identified as a priority this summer, with Michele Di Gregorio facing criticism in Italy after underwhelming pre-season performances.<\/p>\n At 33, Martinez offers the kind of proven top-level experience Juventus have been seeking as they look to strengthen a key position without committing to a long-term project.<\/p>\n The next step is for Juventus and Villa to convert the improved offer into a finalised agreement, with Martinez reportedly preparing for the possibility of travelling to Italy within the next 48 hours.<\/p>\n Given how many times this deal has swung between collapse and revival already this summer, nothing should be considered finished until it\u2019s officially confirmed by both clubs.<\/p>\n But with Villa\u2019s succession plan now sorted through the Suzuki deal, Juventus appear to have their clearest path yet to completing one of the summer\u2019s longest-running goalkeeper sagas.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nWhy The Emiliano Martinez Deal Fell Apart And Came Back<\/h2>\n
Villa Agree Zion Suzuki Deal To Replace Martinez<\/h2>\n
Juventus\u2019s Improved Offer For Emiliano Martinez<\/h2>\n
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What Happens Next For The Emiliano Martinez Transfer<\/h2>\n