Emiliano Martinez
Report: £17m Aston Villa ace is already being linked with a move to European giants
Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez is a transfer target for Atletico Madrid this summer according to a report from La Razon. The South American joined Villa from Arsenal for £17 million in the summer of 2020 (BBC). And what a signing he has proven to be for the Villans. Martinez is arguably the first name on Dean Smith’s team-sheet. Since moving to Villa Park, the Argentina international has kept 16 clean sheets in 41 games. Martinez is an alleged transfer target for Atletico Madrid And the former Arsenal. ace has clearly made an impression outside of Aston Villa. Martinez a target for Atletico Madrid The 29-year-old is on the La Liga club’s radar according to La Razon. Diego Simeone is eyeing a move to sign the Aston Villa stopper as a potential replacement for Jan Oblak. Atlet...
‘This is great’ – Gary Lineker reacts to what ‘brilliant’ Villa star has done
Argentina secured a place in the Copa America final following a hard-fought penalty shoot-out win over Colombia last night, with Aston Villa’s Emiliano Martinez emerging as the hero. Lionel Messi-led side took the lead seven minutes into the game through Lautaro Martinez but were pegged back with 30 minutes to go. Both sides finished regulation and extra-time without a winner, and it was up to Martinez to save the day. The Villa goalkeeper thwarted the Colombians, saving three spot-kicks as Argentina ran out 3-2 winners. BBC Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker was impressed with his heroics. This is great. Another penalty shoot out, this time in Copa America, and Argentina win it thanks to the brilliant Martinez. https://t.co/jmY5HxVYdn — Gary Lineker 💙 (@GaryLineker) July 7, 2...
Imama Amapakabo: Why Andre Onana should consider Arsenal move
Andre Onana leaving Ajax and joining Arsenal would be “a good move” for the Cameroon international, according to former Nigeria U23 coach Imama Amapakabo. The Gunners have held discussions with the 25-year-old’s representatives, albeit, they have yet to decide whether they will step up their chase of the goalkeeper. Arsenal was on the lookout for a keeper following the departure of Emiliano Martinez in September 2020 and the underwhelming form of summer recruit Alex Runarsson. Despite technical director Edu and Mikel Arteta being big admirers of Onana, financial issues prevented the North London outfit from making a firm offer, instead they opted to sign Mat Ryan on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion. Amapakabo – who was a goalkeeper during his active career – and was part of the Nigeria...
Aston Villa set to break transfer record with Emi Buendia signing
Aston Villa are set to break their transfer record for the third consecutive summer window after agreeing a £30,000,000 initial fee with Norwich City for Emi Buendia. The transfer will include a number of add-ons and a sell-on fee should the Argentina international move on from Villa Park in the future. It is thought that the deal offered by Aston Villa was too good to refuse, with the deal set to potentially rise to £40,000,000 in the future. It marks a huge profit for Norwich City, who signed Buendia for £1,500,000 from Spanish side Getafe. It is thought that Emi Buendia has agreed personal terms today whilst away with the Argentina national team, while also completing his medical. When the transfer is set to be officially announced remains to be seen, but it is a sign of Aston Villa’s c...
Bernd Leno: I don’t want to leave Arsenal
Bernd Leno has insisted that he does not want to leave Arsenal while outlining his ambition to help the club reach the Champions League again. Leno completed a £23 million ($33m) move to Emirates Stadium from Bayer Leverkusen in 2018, venturing outside of Germany for the first time in his professional career in the process. The 29-year-old has since nailed down the number one spot in Arsenal’s team; however, it has been suggested that he is one of several first-team stars likely to depart in the summer transfer window. Mikel Arteta is being tipped to reshape his squad after a turbulent 2020-21 campaign, but Leno has dismissed the ongoing speculation surrounding his future while revealing he intends to see out the final two years of his contract. “I don’t want to flee here, I feel good and ...
Bielsa reveals what he told £20m Villa player after the match
Leeds United lost 1-0 against Aston Villa in the Premier League at Elland Road on Saturday. Before the match started, Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa was seen chatting with Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. In the post-match press conference, when Bielsa was asked to comment what he said to Martinez, the Leeds boss replied (h/t Leeds Live): “We just said hello. We’re compatriots.” Martinez, who joined in the summer transfer window from Arsenal for a fee in the region of £20 million, has been simply outstanding for Villa this season. The Argentine wasn’t forced to make enough saves during the game against Leeds, but he did well enough to make his presence felt. SL View – Different view from Bielsa Leeds didn’t create enough clear-cut chances, while Villa did well to frustrate them after ta...
Aston Villa interested in signing Liverpool youngster
Aston Villa are interested in signing the Liverpool youngster Rhian Brewster this summer. The 20-year-old striker was on loan at Swansea City last season and he managed to score 11 goals for them. Brewster needs to leave the club in order to play regular first-team football and it will be interesting to see if the likes of Villa can agree on a fee with Liverpool in the coming weeks. According to Independent, Sheffield United are keen on signing the young striker as well and they have already spoken to the Reds regarding a move. Liverpool value the young striker at £25 million and they are hoping to insert a buy-back clause in the contract if Brewster is sold this summer. Such a deal would be ideal for Liverpool as it would allow the player to develop with the regular first-team football el...
Reported Aston Villa target announces he’s leaving his club, Ian Wright responds
Reported Aston Villa target Emiliano Martinez has announced on Instagram that he is leaving Arsenal. Martinez has made an emotional video and has posted it on his Instagram page, announcing that he is leaving Arsenal. The 28-year-old goalkeeper has been on the books of the Gunners since 2010, but it seems that his time at the Emirates Stadium is coming to an end. Martinez has been strongly linked with a move to Villa, with The Sun reporting on Saturday that the Argentine was to undergo a medical at the Villans that day and seal a £20 million move to the Premier League club. It seems that it is only a matter of time before Martinez completes his move to Villa, and the Argentine has posted an emotional farewell message to Arsenal, to which Gunners legend Ian Wright has responded. Martinez sa...
Report: Club think Aston Villa will bid again for their player, his stance
According to The Daily Mail, Arsenal expect Aston Villa to make a third bid for Emiliano Martinez. Villa’s second bid for the Argentine goalkeeper is £15 million, £5 million short of what Arsenal are looking for to sell him in the summer transfer window, according to the report. The Gunners think that the Villans will make a third offer, with the 28-year-old goalkeeper himself considering a move to Dean Smith’s side with the prospect of regular first-team football for the Villans. Arsenal hold all the cards Arsenal do not need to sell Martinez, and the Gunners could well decide to keep the Argentine as he did well in the final weeks of last season in the absence of Bernd Leno, who was injured at the time. It is clear that the Gunners think that they can get the £20 million they want for th...
‘Absolutely excellent’ player reportedly open to Aston Villa move
According to Goal.com, Arsenal goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez is open to a move to Aston Villa in the summer transfer window. It has been reported that although Martinez’s preference is to stay at Arsenal as the first-choice goalkeeper, he is willing to move to Villa if he remains the back-up to Bernd Leno. The report has claimed that Villa have made an offer of more than £15 million for the 28-year-old Argentine goalkeeper, described as “absolutely excellent” by Arsenal legend Martin Keown on Stadium Astro in July 2020. Should Emiliano Martinez swap Arsenal for Aston Villa? Leno is the first-choice goalkeeper at Arsenal, and it is very likely that he will stay so for the foreseeable future. The German missed the final weeks of last season due to injury, and although Martinez did well in his...
Arsenal set to sell goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez
Arsenal are prepared to sell goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez in the summer transfer window, according to reports from The Athletic. The 27-year-old has been with Arsenal for a decade now, but he is likely to leave in the coming weeks. He shone in the absence of Bernd Leno during Project Restart and has expressed to desire to continue to start regularly, be it at Arsenal or elsewhere. However, the Gunners consider Leno as their first choice. The German is fit again to resume his duties which leave Arsenal little choice but to allow Martinez to leave. Martinez has two years remaining on his current deal worth £20,000 per week. His agents have been looking to renegotiate his terms for some time, but talks have been delayed due to a number of factors. Should he leave the club, Arsenal would be ex...
Report: Arsenal ‘prepared to sell’ 27 y/o player who could leave for less than £10m
Arsenal are prepared to sell goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez in the summer transfer window, according to reports from The Athletic. The 27-year-old has been with Arsenal for a decade now, but he is likely to leave in the coming weeks. He shone in the absence of Bernd Leno during Project Restart and has expressed his desire to continue to start regularly, be it at Arsenal or elsewhere. However, the Gunners consider Leno as their first choice. The German is fit again to resume his duties which leaves Arsenal with little choice but to allow Martinez to leave. Martinez has two years remaining on his current deal worth £20,000 per week. His agents have been looking to renegotiate his terms for some time, but talks have been delayed due to a number of factors. Should he leave the clu...
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