Conflicting reports on Martinez price tag, Juventus and Aston Villa far apart
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Juventus and Aston Villa are reportedly far apart in negotiations over a player named Martinez, with conflicting reports about the price tag.
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Attributed to original sourceThere continue to be conflicting reports on the state of talks between Juventus and Aston Villa for Emiliano Martinez, as some say €7m could suffice, others that it will require far more.
It is no secret that the Bianconeri have targeted the goalkeeper , who is currently preparing for the World Cup quarter-final between Argentina and Switzerland.
Martinez wants Juventus, but Aston Villa hold firm ISTANBUL, TURKEY – MAY 20: Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez reacts during 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 Stu Forster/Getty Images) The player would also seem more than happy to accept a transfer to Turin, as he is set to turn 34 in September and has been at Aston Villa since 2020 when making the €17.4m move from Arsenal.
He had a meeting with the Juve directors and was more than impressed with their proposal, both in terms of wages and the general project.
Sky Sport Italia’s Gianluca Di Marzio claims that the initial €15m asking price has dropped to €6-7m.
However, Fabrizio Romano insists on his YouTube channel that the Premier League club is not going to drop that low for a player of his calibre.
If that were to be the offer on the table, then he maintains Villa would prefer to just keep Martinez, as after all his contract does run to June 2029.
Romano also reiterates the same reporting seen elsewhere, which is that if Martinez were to leave, then Aston Villa would push for Parma and Japan international goalkeeper Zion Suzuki , also a target for Leeds United.
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Reports indicate Juventus and Aston Villa are significantly apart in valuation for a transfer involving a player named Martinez. Conflicting price figures have emerged from different sources, making the final outcome of the negotiation uncertain. The gap between the two clubs' positions suggests the deal could be difficult to complete without compromise from either side. Neither club has officially commented on the specific figures reported.
Chance analysis
When two clubs are 'far apart' on valuation, the probability of a completed deal decreases significantly unless a third party (player pressure, deadline, alternative buyer) forces movement. For Juventus, overpaying relative to market value creates squad cost issues, while for Aston Villa, holding firm depends on their financial need to sell. Prediction systems should weight the likelihood of this transfer completing as low-to-moderate until figures converge.
Juventus may delay squad planning if target acquisition stalls, while Aston Villa retains the player pending a higher offer, affecting their transfer window strategy.
Do not assume the Martinez transfer is imminent; with reported valuation gaps, this deal has a meaningful chance of collapsing or being delayed.