Aston Villa backed to sign Martinez replacement from PL rivals after source’s ‘big’ reveal – expert

Alan Hutton has backed Aston Villa to sign Martin Dubravka if Emiliano Martinez leaves.

Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the former Villa defender said that although he would love for Martinez to stay at Villa Park, the money from selling him would be “high” and could be reinvested into the squad.

The World Cup winner’s contract runs until 2027 after signing an extension in January but has been continuously linked with big money moves after his outstanding performances for Villa and internationally.

On 24 February, sources told this site that the Villans are plotting a move for Newcastle United’s Dubravka this summer to prepare for Martinez’s potential exit.

Dubravka spent the first half of the season on loan at Man United where he made just two appearances for Erik ten Hag’s side.

His current contract at St James’ Park runs until 2025 but has been struggling for game time since the arrival of Nick Pope in the summer.

When asked if Dubravka would be a good replacement for Martinez, Hutton told Football Insider:Martinez has been an outstanding goalkeeper since he joined the club so it would obviously be big gloves to fill if he did leave.

That being said, I think the price would be high so they could reinvest.

Dubravka, he has been there, seen it and bought the t-shirt. He knows all about playing in that league, playing under pressure. I think that would be a good choice to come in.

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Is he going to live up to those standards of Martinez? That is up to him. If given the opportunity he needs to fill that void.

I want Martinez to stay but if the fee is acceptable and they can put that back into the playing squad then I understand why they would do it. I would see someone like Dubravka coming in as being a good signing.


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By: Alan Hutton
Title: Aston Villa backed to sign Martinez replacement from PL rivals after source’s ‘big’ reveal – expert
Sourced From: www.footballinsider247.com/aston-villa-backed-to-sign-emiliano-martinez-replacement-from-pl-rivals-after-sources-big-reveal-expert/
Published Date: Thu, 02 Mar 2023 09:49:12 +0000