Aston Villa willing to cut Martinez transfer fee for Juventus
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Aston Villa are reportedly open to lowering their asking price for goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez to facilitate a transfer to Juventus.
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Attributed to original sourceReports in Italy claim that Aston Villa are ‘open’ to cutting a small amount off their previous €10m valuation of goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, whom Juventus are desperate to bring on board ahead of the 2026-27 season.
Report: Villa willing to reduce €10m Dibu Martinez valuation Juventus are looking to sign a new goalkeeper during the off-season and could offload either or potentially even both of Michele Di Gregorio and Mattia Perin, who struggled for consistency for much of the 2025-26 campaign.
Reports in Italy claim that Juve and Martinez have already agreed a package of personal terms worth around €5m per season in wages over the course of a three-year deal in Turin.
The issue for Juventus has been agreeing a fee with Villa, though. The Premier League outfit have reportedly valued the Argentina international at around €10m plus bonuses , however, Juventus have considered this to be too much for a stopper who will turn 34 in September.
There had even been suggestions that Juventus wanted to sign Martinez ‘practically for free’ given his age and the fact that he has expressed a desire to join the club.
ISTANBUL, TURKEY – MAY 20: Emiliano Martinez of Aston Villa celebrates with his winners medal as he walks past the UEFA Europa League trophy following the team’s victory in the UEFA Europa League Final 2026 match between SC Freiburg and Aston Villa FC at Besiktas Park on May 20, 2026 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images) According to the latest updates from TMW , Juventus are willing to go up to €5m on a transfer fee for Martinez, on top of his €5m-per-season salary and possible signing bonuses. Sunday’s update claims that Villa are open to a slight reduction in their €10m valuation.
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Aston Villa are willing to negotiate a reduced transfer fee for goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez to allow his departure to Juventus. The report suggests Villa are open to cutting their price, indicating a willingness to sell the Argentine international. This comes amid ongoing speculation linking Martínez with a move to the Italian club. The potential transfer would see the World Cup-winning goalkeeper leave the Premier League for Serie A.
Chance analysis
If Martínez moves to Juventus, it would represent a significant upgrade to their goalkeeping position. For Aston Villa, selling their star goalkeeper would weaken their defensive structure but provide financial flexibility. The willingness to cut the fee suggests Villa are motivated sellers, which strengthens Juventus's negotiating position. This is a player-led transfer story with potential implications for both clubs' upcoming season preparations.
Aston Villa's defensive strength would diminish if Martínez departs; Juventus would gain a top-class goalkeeper, improving their defensive reliability.
If the Martinez transfer materializes, Juventus's defensive solidity improves while Aston Villa's goalkeeping quality drops significantly.