Emiliano Martinez Reportedly Seeks Juventus Transfer from Aston Villa

Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez is reportedly exploring a transfer to Serie A club Juventus. Reports from the Italian outlet Calciomercato indicate that Martinez has informed Juventus of his willingness to accept a significant pay cut to join the club.

The 33-year-old, who is currently with the Argentina national team for World Cup duty, reportedly earns around €9 million annually at Aston Villa. He is said to be prepared to reduce these wages to secure a move to Turin. Martinez, who will turn 34 in September, reportedly views a move to Serie A as the final major chapter of his professional career.

Discussions regarding personal terms between Martinez's representatives and Juventus are reportedly advanced, with a potential three-year deal worth approximately €5.5 million per year being considered. Juventus is expected to initiate contact with Aston Villa officials in the coming days to formalize a potential transfer.

Aston Villa reportedly values their number one goalkeeper at €12 million. Martinez has three years remaining on his current contract with the Midlands club. The Italian club is reportedly seeking to acquire Martinez at a low fee, ideally for a nominal amount.

Juventus's interest in Martinez reportedly comes after missing out on other primary goalkeeper targets. Benfica's Anatoliy Trubin has been mentioned as a potential replacement for Aston Villa, with a reported price tag of €20 million.

According to Yahoo Sports Soccer, these reports concerning Emiliano Martinez's transfer interest originated from the Italian outlet Calciomercato.