Aston Villa may soon see Emiliano Martinez pop up in summer rumours. Reports in Italy are pointing to early interest from Inter.
Italian journalist Luca Bendoni, writing for Gianluca Di Marzio, explains that Inter Milan have already made initial contact with Martínez’s entourage.
There is no rush or formal move yet, but the Serie A side are starting to think ahead as they plan for life after Yann Sommer. In that context, the Aston Villa goalkeeper has emerged as one of several experienced names under consideration.
From Aston Villa Villa’s side, there is no immediate drama. ‘El Dibu’ remains a central figure at Aston Villa, and there has been no direct approach to the club. Still, the Italian report highlights that finances would play a major role if the idea progresses.
Martínez’s salary in Birmingham is described as high by Italian standards. That means any deal would likely require the Argentine to accept a pay cut. That point alone could shape whether talks move beyond the exploratory stage.
Aston Villa player linked with move during summer
For now, the news is that Martínez is simply on Inter’s shortlist. More clarity is expected in the coming weeks, but nothing concrete is on the table yet.
The goalkeeper was strongly linked with a move to Manchester United throughout the summer window. Aston Villa asked for more than goalkeeper’s camp had expected and the distance was too great for an agreement to be reached.
Throughout that saga, the Argentine media were well ahead on the transfer story, reporting it initially around the time that Martínez appeared to say a tearful goodbye to Villa Park. They then continued throughout the summer.
