Reports indicate that Aston Villa’s Argentine international goalkeeper, Emiliano Martinez, could be available for a summer transfer. This news has reportedly piqued the interest of Inter Milan. However, the Italian club is also contemplating the possibility of promoting their current reserve goalkeeper, Josep Martinez, to the starting role.
Two Martinezes: Inter’s Goalkeeper Pursuit
Emiliano Martinez was close to leaving Aston Villa last summer, with interest from prominent clubs like Manchester United, Inter, Juventus, and teams from the Saudi Pro League. Despite the speculation, a transfer did not materialize, and the 2022 World Cup winner remained with Villa, contributing to their Europa League title triumph.
There is now a renewed prospect of Martinez departing Villa this summer. According to reports from Corriere dello Sport, via Calciomercato.com, Inter has held informal discussions with the Premier League club regarding the availability of the 33-year-old goalkeeper. Aston Villa is reportedly seeking a fee in the region of €20 million if they decide to part ways with Martinez, who is under contract until the end of the 2028-29 season.
Initially, Italian media suggested that Inter was planning an end-of-season move for Tottenham Hotspur’s goalkeeper, Guglielmo Vicario. However, more recent updates suggest that the club is leaning towards promoting their current number two, Josep Martinez. This approach would lead Inter to seek a new, more affordable understudy rather than investing in an expensive first-choice goalkeeper.
Calciomercato reports that this internal promotion remains a strong possibility. Lazio’s Ivan Provedel is also considered a viable option to serve as support for Josep Martinez should he be promoted.
English Translation:
Reports on Monday suggest that Argentina international Emiliano Martinez is once again available for a summer transfer, which might interest Inter. However, the Nerazzurri are still tempted by the idea of promoting their current understudy, Josep Martinez, instead.
A Tale of Two Martinezes: Where Inter Stands in Goalkeeper Pursuit
Emiliano Martinez was on the verge of leaving Aston Villa last summer amidst interest from clubs like Manchester United, Inter, Juventus, and those in the Saudi Pro League. However, a move away from Villa Park never materialized, and the 2022 World Cup winner ended up staying put, helping the club towards their Europa League title.
There is a renewed possibility that Martinez leaves Villa this summer instead. Reports from Corriere dello Sport (via Calciomercato.com) claim that Inter has had some informal ‘chats’ with the Premier League outfit regarding the availability of the 33-year-old.
Monday’s reports claim that Villa will seek a fee in the region of €20 million if they are to part ways with Martinez this summer. He is under contract until the end of the 2028-29 season.
Originally, reports in Italy claimed that the Nerazzurri were plotting an end-of-season move for Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario. However, more recent updates claimed that they are keen on the idea of promoting current no.2 Josep Martinez instead, which would leave them looking for a new, cheaper understudy, rather than an expensive first-choice.
Calciomercato reports that this is still very much a possibility and that Lazio’s Ivan Provedel remains a strong option to support Josep Martinez.
