February 21st 2023.
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk) Emiliano Martinez is aiming to play Champions League football
Aston Villa will take into consideration any bids for Emi Martinez this summer after the player made it known that he desires to play in the Champions League.
The Argentine was acquired by Villa from Arsenal in 2020 at a price of approximately £16m and he has since emerged as one of the premier goalkeepers in the Premier League.
Martinez's reputation was further advanced in December when he became a World Cup champion with Argentina.
The 30-year-old was Argentina's hero in the final shootout when he saved shots from Kingsley Coman and Aurélien Tchouaméni.
This has only solidified Martinez's conviction that he should be competing at a higher level and the Daily Mail say he has informed Villa that he wishes to compete in the Champions League.
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk) Martinez is eager to move on
Though Martinez has made it understood he would prefer that to be with Villa, the club are 11th in the Premier League and have a slim likelihood of making it to the top four.
Villa are understanding of Martinez's ambitions and they will be willing to consider offers for him this summer.
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Nevertheless, Unai Emery's side will require a considerable fee for Martinez.
Alisson Becker joined Liverpool for a fee of around £72m, while Chelsea paid about £67m for Kepa Arrizabalaga in 2018.
Although Villa may not necessarily receive such an amount, they want offers in that range to part with Martinez.
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