Juventus have set their initial price for signing Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa!

Press reports close to Juventus have revealed that the Italian giants have made their first financial offer for Aston Villa and Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez after the Italian giants renewed their interest in the player.

Juventus have officially launched their pursuit of Aston Villa shot-stopper Emiliano Martinez, tabling an initial offer as they look to lure the World Cup-winning Argentine to Serie A. As reported by Sky Sports, the Bianconeri's proposal is valued at €8.5 million, structured around a fixed base of €6 million with an additional €2.5 million tied to performance-related bonuses.

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As things stand, that initial proposal is not anticipated to gain immediate approval from the Midlands club, though dialogue between the parties is said to be ongoing.

According to The Athletic, the guaranteed portion of Juventus's bid still falls shy of the £8.5 million valuation Aston Villa have placed on their number one, yet the gap between the two sides is gradually narrowing. It is expected, therefore, that the Italian outfit will need to return with an enhanced package if they are to successfully prise the goalkeeper away from Villa Park.

Since arriving from Arsenal in 2020 for a fee of £17 million, Martinez has established himself as a pivotal figure for the West Midlands side. With a World Cup winners' medal from Qatar 2022 now adorning his collection, alongside a string of commanding performances at both domestic and international level, the 31-year-old remains one of the most seasoned and reliable goalkeeping options across the European landscape.

Juventus want a change in the goalkeeping position.

At 33 years of age, Emiliano Martinez offers precisely the kind of seasoned authority and Premier League pedigree that Juventus are seeking between the posts—an undeniable upgrade on Michele Di Gregorio, who has frequently found himself the subject of exit rumours in recent transfer windows.

Beyond his shot-stopping abilities, the Argentine would inject a generous dose of character and leadership into a dressing room eager to re-establish itself among Europe's elite. Meanwhile, Aston Villa are already bracing for life without their No.1, having opened discussions with Parma regarding Zion Suzuki, the Japanese shot-stopper now being lined up as a successor should Martinez finalise his move to Turin.

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