In the pursuit to fill the void left by Andre Onana’s departure to Manchester United, Inter Milan has set their sights on Aston Villa’s star goalkeeper, Emi Martinez.
Inter Milan is eyeing Aston Villa’s goalkeeper, Emi Martinez, as their primary target to fill the void left by Andre Onana, who recently made a move to Manchester United. However, the Italian giants are finding it challenging to secure the services of the talented Argentina No.1, as Aston Villa demands a substantial sum for his transfer.
According to reports by journalist Gaston Edul, Inter Milan submitted a £12 million bid for Martinez. Unfortunately for Inter, this offer was swiftly rejected by Aston Villa. The Birmingham-based club had acquired Martinez from Arsenal in 2020 for a fee of £20 million, making it clear that they are unwilling to part ways with their star shot-stopper for anything less than a considerable amount.
Emi Martinez’s impressive performances have not gone unnoticed, as he played a pivotal role in Argentina’s triumph in the World Cup held in Qatar. Since joining Aston Villa, the 30-year-old goalkeeper has been a standout player, earning a reputation as one of the best in his position.
Adding to Inter’s challenge, Martinez still has four years remaining on his current contract with Aston Villa, set to expire in 2027. This long-term agreement puts the Birmingham club in a strong negotiating position and indicates that they have no immediate plans to let go of their prized asset.
To secure Martinez’s signature, Inter Milan will have to dig deep into their pockets and make a significantly improved offer. With the player’s outstanding abilities and his importance to Aston Villa’s squad, it’s evident that they won’t part ways easily unless their valuation is met.
Time will tell if Inter Milan can meet Aston Villa’s demands and strike a deal for Emi Martinez. Until then, fans and pundits will eagerly wait to see how the transfer saga unfolds and whether the Argentine goalkeeper will end up donning the blue and black jersey of Inter Milan in the upcoming season.
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