Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has emerged as a transfer target for Turkish giants Galatasaray, according to reports. The Argentina international’s future became the subject of speculation after his tearful exit from the pitch following the final home match of the season, as The Express and Star reported.
The Express and Star understands that Galatasaray, who have agreed a deal to sign Germany international Leroy Sane on an £11million-a-year contract, are keen on Martinez. However, Villa are reluctant to sell and are yet to receive any formal offers for the keeper, who has been the club’s No.1 since joining from Arsenal five years ago.
Manchester United and Atletico Madrid are also thought to be monitoring the situation, as per reports. The news will come as a blow to Villa, who are keen to retain their star goalkeeper. Martinez has been an integral part of the team since his arrival in 2019 and has helped the club achieve a number of impressive results.
Meanwhile, Villa’s primary focus for now is on moving out fringe players and discussions are ongoing over the termination of Philippe Coutinho’s contract, which will allow the Brazilian playmaker to join Vasco De Gama on a free transfer. The move is expected to be confirmed in the coming days, with Coutinho having fallen out of favour at Villa Park.
The Express and Star also understands that a deal to sign teenage Dutch striker Zepiqueno Redmond from Feyenoord on a free transfer has been agreed. The 18-year-old is highly rated and is expected to make a big impact at Villa. However, the club’s long-term pursuit of young Norway midfielder Sverre Nypan has ended in failure.
Nypan is instead poised to join Manchester City from Rosenborg for a £12.5m fee, with Villa’s need to be mindful of profit and sustainability rules believed to have hampered their efforts. The news will come as a disappointment to Villa fans, who were excited about the prospect of seeing Nypan in a Villa shirt.
As reported by The Express and Star, Villa are working hard to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season and fans will be eagerly anticipating the club’s transfer activity in the coming weeks. The club’s reluctance to sell Martinez is a clear indication of their ambitions and supporters will be hoping that the goalkeeper remains at Villa Park for the foreseeable future.
According to sources close to the club, as cited by The Express and Star, Villa are planning for the future and are keen to build a strong team that can compete with the best in the Premier League. The club’s hierarchy is working tirelessly to ensure that the team is strengthened and that the squad is capable of achieving success in the coming season.
As the transfer window heats up, The Express and Star will be providing all the latest news and updates on Villa’s transfer activity. Fans can stay up to date with all the latest developments by visiting the website or following the newspaper on social media.
