Tottenham Hotspur are now considering making an offer for Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, according to journalist Gaston Edul.

The Lowdown: Martinez eyed

Tottenham's interest in Martinez stretches back quite some time, with it being reported by journalist Dean Jones back in December that the north London club were 'looking at' the Argentine.

There have been a whole host of goalkeepers linked with moves to N17, with Jordan Pickford recently being named as a potential target while Jan Oblak has also been named as a player on Antonio Conte's list.

And despite the fact Conte is not expected to be at the club beyond the end of this season, it appears Daniel Levy and Fabio Paratici are not slowing down as they already plot out new signings for whoever the next boss may be.

The Latest: Edul's update

According to Edul, Tottenham may have made their minds up about who their first-choice target is to replace Hugo Lloris.

The journalist took to Twitter to claim that Spurs have a 'specific' interest in Martinez, and could even make an 'offer' for the Villa shot-stopper 'in the coming weeks'.

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The Verdict: Get it done?

Hailed as 'world-class' by sections of the media, the 30-year-old substantiated that claim further with his remarkable performances at the World Cup, winning the golden glove.

The former Arsenal man is particularly adept at stopping crosses, ranking in the 99th percentile compared to other goalkeepers in the past year, while his shot-stopping ability was also on show in the World Cup final, making two vital saves from inside the box.

The only question mark over the 26-time Argentina international is his age, given that he will be 31 early on next season, with Spurs also being linked to the likes of Giorgio Mamardashvili, who could be a more suitable long-term replacement for Lloris at just 22.

However, Martinez is a proven goalkeeper at the top level, and he would still be a viable option between the sticks for at least the next few years.