Inter Milan and Juventus are reportedly keen on signing 33-year-old Argentine international Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Inter Milan and Juventus are interested in Emiliano Martinez. The Serie A giants are eager to reinforce their first-team squads by signing a goalkeeper in the summer transfer window. So, the Aston Villa shot-stopper has emerged as a target for them.
The report has brought good news for Inter Milan and Juventus, as the South American shot-stopper is increasingly likely to move to Serie A in the summer transfer window. However, the latest update has pointed to Juventus “gaining an advantage” in the battle for Martinez’s signature.
How has Emiliano Martinez fared at Aston Villa?
Emiliano Martinez has seen his stock skyrocket since joining Aston Villa from Arsenal in a deal worth £17 million in September 2020. The 33-year-old, a backup stopper for Arsenal, has made considerable progress in the last half a dozen years, having become a mainstay between the sticks for his club and country while enjoying tremendous success in international football.
The Argentine international has made nearly 250 appearances for Aston Villa thus far while keeping 79 clean sheets and conceding 290 goals. Meanwhile, Martinez’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs. Inter Milan and Juventus will be among the prospective suitors vying for his signature in the summer transfer window.
Serie A adventure on the horizon?
Inter Milan’s interest in Emiliano Martinez is understandable. The Serie A table-toppers are combing the market for a goalkeeper heading into the summer transfer window, as Yann Sommer is in the twilight of his career. The veteran Swiss goalkeeper will likely leave Inter Milan after the 2025/26 season ends, compelling Inter Milan to turn to Martinez.
As for Juventus, Luciano Spalletti wants an upgrade on Michele Di Gregorio, and the Serie A giants have set their sights on several goalkeepers. Several candidates, including Guglielmo Vicario, have thus emerged on Juventus’s wishlist, with Martinez also a viable target.
The latest report has brought good news for Inter Milan and Juventus, as the South American shot-stopper is increasingly likely to move to Serie A in the summer transfer window. However, the update has pointed to Juventus “gaining an advantage” in the battle for Martinez’s signature. So, it will be interesting to see what the future holds for the 33-year-old Argentine international.