Juventus are preparing a bid for Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez after the Argentina international's World Cup campaign ended in final defeat. The 33-year-old kept his side in contention for over 90 minutes with a series of crucial saves against Spain in the World Cup final, but 10-man Argentina eventually fell 1-0 to a Ferran Torres strike after extra time at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Now that the tournament across the United States, Canada and Mexico has concluded, Martinez is ready to turn his attention to his club future. The 'Dibu', as he is affectionately known, will push Aston Villa to allow him to leave for a Serie A adventure with Juventus this summer, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport via Football Italia.
The Bianconeri have tabled a loan offer with an obligation to buy for a total package of €6.5 million, but the Premier League side are holding out for closer to €10 million to part with their number one goalkeeper. Personal terms are not expected to be an obstacle, with Martinez having already agreed a three-year contract worth €5 million per season plus performance-related bonuses with the Turin giants.
