Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez agrees personal terms with Juventus
Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has agreed personal terms with Juventus over a summer transfer, though a significant gap remains in the clubs’ valuation of the player.
According to Italian journalist Alessio Lento, the World Cup winner has locked in a preliminary agreement to join the Serie A side.
However, a substantial difference in the transfer fee valuation must be bridged before any formal deal can be completed.
The Midlands club’s chief executive has publicly stated there are zero plans to let their number one leave this summer.
Villa’s tumultuous transfer window continues
A departure for the Argentine would mark another massive blow for manager Unai Emery during a highly disruptive pre-season.
The Premier League side have already lost key figures, with Morgan Rogers recently joining Chelsea for a record-breaking £117m fee.
Furthermore, Paris St-Germain and Manchester United recently triggered the release clauses of Lucas Digne and Youri Tielemans respectively.
Adding to Emery’s woes, midfielder Amadou Onana is expected to miss most of the upcoming campaign after suffering a serious knee injury.
Replacing an irreplaceable figure
The 31-year-old stopper was instrumental last season, helping the team secure a fourth-place league finish and continental glory in the Europa League.
His leadership and imposing presence at Villa Park are considered crucial to maintaining the standards required for continued success.
While the Italian giants have not abandoned their pursuit, prising the South American away from England appears to be a monumental task.