Sources: Aston Villa accelerate interest in PL goalkeeper, Martinez update

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(Credit: Manh Tung, Breaking Media, Imago) Fri 1 May 2026 7:00, UK Aston Villa are set to step up their pursuit of Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford amid fresh fears of Emiliano Martinez’s departure, sources have told Football Insider.The Villans are among a number of Premier League clubs who are chasing a deal for the 23-year-old this summer, while Juventus are also keen to try and take him to Serie A. Villa’s transfer plans are set to see them strengthen ahead of their likely return to the Champions League next term, and they are adamant that they want a top-level goalkeeper in their ranks. 🔄 Aston Villa Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on signings, departures, and contract news from the Aston Villa boardroom.

VISIT THE VILLA TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Aston Villa expecting Inter Milan bid for Emi MartinezMartinez has been consistently linked with a move away from Aston Villa in recent years, and he looked set to be heading for the exit door at one stage last summer. Trafford has been outlined as a player with a long future ahead of him at the top level by Villa’s recruitment team, and they are ready to act on their interest if Martinez steps towards the exit.

How much would Villa have to pay for James Trafford?Former Manchester City financial advisor Stefan Borson told Football Insider last week that City will sell Trafford for around £40million this summer, with his permanent exit looking increasingly likely. With that in mind, Borson expects that it will take a bid in the region of the £40m mark to tempt his former club into doing business, such is Trafford’s growing reputation within the game. 🦁 ASTON VILLA INSIDER UPDATE 🦁 Get the inside track on the Villa Park dugout, transfer strategy, player wages, and technical leadership at Bodymoor Heath.