Juventus make bid for Martinez with Aston Villa set to sign Parma's Suzuki

[p][i][b]Fabrizio Romano[/b][/i] has reported that [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/aston-villa/W00wmLO0/"]Villa[/a] are working on a deal to sign [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/suzuki-zion/4bDDVvmT/"]Suzuki,[/a] who was due to travel to Paris on Saturday to undergo a medical and finalise his move to European champions Paris Saint-Germain.[/p][p]However, the deal collapsed following late complications regarding agent commissions, and the French giants pulled out, which only opens the door for Europa League winners Villa.[/p][embed guid="ddb2964c-3a15-413c-80b7-231055520b5f" url="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/2088948583282143671" social-type="twitter" /][h2]Suzuki could replace Martinez[/h2][p]Now, as Suzuki draws closer to a Premier League move, transfer expert [i][b]David Ornstein[/b][/i] has revealed that [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/juventus/C06aJvIB/"]Juventus[/a] are now aiming to steal away [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/martinez-emiliano/ziCcc5jM/"]Martinez[/a]. [/p][p][b]"EXCL: Aston Villa receive fresh bid from Juventus for Emiliano Martinez & gap between valuations now narrowing.  [/b][/p][p][b]"#Juve willing to pay up to €10m (€7+3m) - #AVFC want €10m fixed. Personal terms for 33yo goalkeeper no issue," [/b]Ornstein posted on X on Sunday.[/p][embed guid="40fb62be-7cfa-4bd4-92bc-2f3ca1ddff39" url="https://x.com/David_Ornstein/status/2088930845763473767" social-type="twitter" /][p]Martinez famously appeared to say farewell to Aston Villa supporters after the final home game of 2024/25. The shot stopper was spotted walking around Villa Park in tears and waving to the crowd as if his move away had been sealed. [/p][p]Two years later, and he is still at the side. However, Villa are close to bringing in a replacement, which could finally see the Argentina star depart. [/p][h2]Martinez really to leave?[/h2][p]However, despite those reports, Villa’s director of football operations, Damian Vidagany, did reveal last month that the goalkeeper is unlikely to leave as fans await further updates. [/p][p][b]"The goalkeeper’s future is settled; he is staying with us, and we have no intention of letting him go this summer,"[/b] Vidagany said at the time.[/p][p][b]"The team needs his efforts and extensive experience, and he is a very important element in our project for next season. All the news published by the media about his departure to Juventus does not reflect the club’s true position.[/b][/p][p]"Martinez is a very important player for us, and we expect him to continue delivering his outstanding performances alongside his teammates."[/p][infobox id="a26dc69f-5d29-48c9-8d0f-786c18f76a2b" /]