Aston Villa's Emiliano Martinez reacts
Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez is of interest to Atletico Madrid, Inter Milan and Juventus, according to Football Insider.
The Lowdown: Emery not impressed with Martinez
The Argentine has missed just two games in the Premier League this season and has remained first-choice under Unai Emery.
However, the Villa boss was left fuming with the World Cup winner at the weekend after he went up for a corner against Arsenal in injury time. The Gunners ended up breaking away to score their fourth goal, with Emery publicly voicing his frustration with the 30-year-old over that incident.
The Latest: Villa will listen to offers for Martinez
Football Insider‘s Pete O’Rourke shared a story in the last 48 hours regarding Martinez, claiming that Villa are ready to entertain offers in the region of £40m for the Argentine.
The goalkeeper is viewed as one of the club’s most saleable assets, with Atletico, Inter and Juventus all interested in his services.
The Verdict: Good time to sell?
Villa paid Arsenal £20m for Martinez and, by the end of the current campaign, they will have had him on the books in the Midlands for nearly three years.
His current deal at Villa Park doesn’t expire until 2027, so this summer could be an ideal opportunity to maximise his value.
There have also been reports of a frosty relationship between Emery and Martinez, so with multiple European giants keen on the goalkeeper, it could be a good time for Villa to sell.
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