Overview
- Aston Villa intends to sell goalkeeper Emiliano “Dibu” Martínez in the next transfer window despite his contract running through 2029.
- Reporting attributes the decision to finances, with Martínez listed among the squad’s highest earners.
- Villa has identified Manchester City’s James Trafford as the preferred replacement, and he has 14 first-team appearances plus an England debut in March.
- The club may try to complete the deal during the 2026 World Cup while Martínez is with Argentina, according to the reports.
- Manager Unai Emery said Martínez trained after a recent warm-up muscle scare and is available for the Europa League tie against Bologna as Villa pushes for a top-four finish and a European semifinal.