Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Aston Villa Open to January Offers for Emiliano Martínez After Vice-Captaincy Change

Villa’s position depends on recruiting a new first-choice goalkeeper first, with James Trafford widely reported as the preferred target.

Overview

  • Football Insider reports Villa will consider bids in the January window but only once a successor is secured.
  • Unai Emery has replaced Martínez as vice-captain, a move seen in recent reporting as adding to uncertainty over the goalkeeper’s long-term future.
  • Inter Milan are evaluating a move as doubts grow over Yann Sommer’s situation, positioning the Serie A club as a leading suitor.
  • Manchester United continue to monitor Martínez after a failed summer move, though their need is viewed as reduced following the signing of Senne Lammens.
  • Trafford is currently second choice at Manchester City behind Gianluigi Donnarumma, and multiple reports suggest he is open to a move for regular minutes.