Juventus Abandons Emiliano Martinez Transfer; Villa Signs Suzuki
Juventus and Aston Villa narrowed their valuation gap for goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, with Juventus offering up to €10 million (€7M fixed plus €3M add-ons) against Villa’s demand for a fixed €10M fee. Personal terms were agreed, but Juventus ultimately abandoned the deal, partly due to concerns over Martinez’s finger injury. Aston Villa then accelerated a €30M move for Parma’s Zion Suzuki as a replacement. Martinez remains at Villa, who will play in the Champions League.
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Romano: Juventus Martinez Deal Off; Villa Signs Suzuki, Juventus Targets Vicario
Renowned football journalist Fabrizio Romano reported that Emiliano Martinez's transfer to Juventus is 100% off due to a huge gap in valuation—Juventus offered only €5-6 million plus add-ons, while Aston Villa demanded a higher fee. Additionally, Juventus has concerns over lingering finger injury issues Martinez sustained after the World Cup. Villa has now pivoted to signing Parma goalkeeper Suzuki Zaiyan for €30 million plus add-ons, with personal terms agreed and a medical scheduled. Meanwhile, Juventus has turned to Tottenham Hotspur's goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario as a target. Vicario is willing to join, personal terms are agreed, and Juventus is negotiating a loan with an option to buy. Notably, Vicario's agent was in Turin facilitating another deal, potentially advancing discussions.
Juventus Abandons Martinez Pursuit, Makes First Contact with Tottenham for Vicario Loan
According to journalists Romano and Moretto, Juventus has shifted its goalkeeper transfer focus after failing to agree on a fee with Aston Villa for Emiliano Martinez. Juventus communicated with Villa, offering a maximum of €6-7 million plus bonuses, far below Villa's €15-16 million asking price. Additionally, concerns over Martinez's finger injury have made Juventus cautious. As a result, Juventus made its first call to Tottenham Hotspur on the evening of August 16th, inquiring about a loan deal for goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario. Vicario's agent, who is also handling the transfer of defender Lucumi to Juventus, was in Turin, potentially facilitating discussions. Juventus is currently only considering a loan option for Vicario.
Emiliano Martinez's Transfer to Juventus Falls Through; Juventus Shifts Focus
According to The Athletic's David Ornstein, Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez will not join Juventus this summer. Juventus had submitted a new offer and narrowed the fee gap, with personal terms agreed, but ultimately decided to abandon the deal and pursue other targets. Meanwhile, Aston Villa has agreed to sign Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki for a base fee of €30 million, viewing him as their first-choice goalkeeper for the 2026-27 season. Martinez, who signed a five-year contract extension in 2024, remains a key player for Villa, having made 44 appearances last season and helping the team secure fourth place in the Premier League and win the Europa Conference League. Villa will return to the Champions League this season, while Juventus will compete in the Europa League.
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Aston Villa agree €35m Suzuki deal; Martínez exit edges closer as Juventus make bid
Aston Villa have agreed a €35 million deal to sign a player named Suzuki, according to Transfermarkt. Simultaneously, the departure of goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez from Aston Villa is moving closer as Juventus have made a formal bid for him. The report indicates that Villa are actively reshaping their squad, bringing in Suzuki while potentially losing their star goalkeeper to the Italian Serie A club. The deals highlight significant transfer activity involving Aston Villa in the current window.
Juventus Offers €6-7 Million for Aston Villa Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez
According to renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano, Italian Serie A club Juventus is willing to sign Aston Villa and Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez for a fixed transfer fee of €6-7 million, with additional appearance-based add-ons. Juventus considers this proposal reasonable, citing Martinez's recent finger injury sustained during the World Cup period. The final decision rests with Aston Villa, who have previously insisted on a higher asking price for the World Cup-winning goalkeeper. The report, published by Hupu on August 16, notes that the offer is seen as far below Villa's valuation by some observers.
Suzuki Kei Agrees to Join Aston Villa, Increasing Martinez Departure Likelihood
According to reporter Ben Jacobs, Japanese goalkeeper Zion Suzuki (Suzuki Kei) has agreed to join Aston Villa, with negotiations between Villa and Parma progressing. This development increases the possibility of Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez leaving Villa. Juventus is currently evaluating whether to raise their offer for Martinez, after The Athletic first reported Juventus' interest. However, Juventus still has concerns about a finger injury sustained by Martinez. The transfer saga involves multiple clubs and could reshape Villa's goalkeeping lineup.
Juventus Offers €10M for Aston Villa Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez; Villa Holds Out for €10M Fixed Fee
According to The Athletic, Juventus has submitted a new offer to Aston Villa for Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, totaling €10 million (€7 million fixed plus €3 million in performance-related add-ons). Villa is holding out for a €10 million fixed transfer fee, but the gap is narrowing. Martinez, 33, is reportedly open to personal terms with Juventus. Villa has accelerated its pursuit of Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki as a potential replacement, with a fee around €30 million. This is the second consecutive summer Martinez's future has been uncertain; last year Manchester United's loan offer was rejected. Martinez's contract with Villa runs until 2029. He made 44 appearances last season, helping Villa finish 4th in the Premier League and win the Europa Conference League. He also started all eight matches for Argentina in the recent World Cup, losing to Spain in the final. Martinez joined Villa from Arsenal in 2020 and has 256 appearances for the club.
Juventus and Aston Villa Narrow Gap in Emiliano Martinez Transfer Talks
Juventus have submitted a fresh bid for Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, with the gap between the two clubs' valuations now narrowing. The Italian side is willing to pay up to €10 million, structured as €7 million guaranteed plus €3 million in add-ons, while Aston Villa is holding out for a fixed €10 million fee. Personal terms for the 33-year-old Argentine goalkeeper are reportedly not an issue, suggesting a deal could be close. The report, from David Ornstein, indicates active negotiations between the clubs as the transfer window progresses.