Juventus withdraws from Emiliano Martinez deal over Aston Villa's price demands
Juventus has pulled out of talks to sign Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez due to Aston Villa's high asking price and is now targeting Guglielmo Vicario.
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AIItalian club Juventus has withdrawn from negotiations to sign Argentine international goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, following direct talks between club officials and the player's representatives on Sunday evening.
Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano reported that negotiations between Juventus and Aston Villa have officially ended, after the Italian side deemed Villa's financial demands for "Dibu" Martinez to be too high.
Martinez had been one of Juventus's top targets to strengthen their goalkeeping position since the start of the current summer transfer window, but disagreements over the transfer fee led to three failed attempts to reach an agreement.
Juventus identifies Martinez alternative
In response, Juventus has shifted its focus to a new option in hopes of finalizing a deal before the Serie A season begins, with their first match against Frosinone scheduled for next Sunday.
According to media reports, Juventus has started the process of signing Italian goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario from Tottenham, making him the club's primary target at this stage.
Vicario, 29, has been Tottenham's first-choice goalkeeper since joining from Empoli in the summer of 2023 and has made 93 appearances so far.