Inter quietly test waters for Martínez switch as summer window looms
Inter Milan have begun sounding out the conditions around a potential summer move for Aston Villa and Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez, according to Sky Sports. The Serie A club have not made an offer and remain in the information gathering phase, with discussions described as preliminary rather than advanced.
Early signals from Milan
Inter’s interest is understood to be exploratory. Club officials are assessing availability, contract conditions and the broader feasibility of a deal rather than entering negotiations.
Martínez, who is under contract at Aston Villa and remains a key figure under Unai Emery, is regarded as an elite level goalkeeper. However, his age and salary place him in a narrower market compared with younger alternatives.
Financial reality shapes the deal
Any potential move would require Martínez to accept a substantial wage reduction. Inter’s salary structure is significantly lower than that of leading Premier League clubs, and the goalkeeper is among Villa’s top earners.
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From Inter’s perspective, the question is whether experience and reliability in goal justify a short-term investment at a stage when the club continues to balance competitiveness with financial sustainability.
Premier League interest already tested
Sky Sports also reported that Manchester United considered Martínez earlier in the summer transfer window. The club ultimately opted to sign Senne Lammens on Deadline Day, prioritising a younger profile with longer-term upside.
That decision reflects a wider trend among top clubs, where Martínez is seen as a high quality but time limited solution rather than a long-term cornerstone.
A choice between stability and reinvention
A move to Serie A could offer Martínez a different tactical environment and the chance to compete regularly for domestic honours and European qualification. Inter’s structured defensive approach may suit his strengths as an organiser and shot stopper.
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At the same time, Aston Villa continue to progress under Emery, with ambitions of sustained European football. Remaining in England would provide financial certainty and continuity at a familiar club.
Whether Inter’s early interest develops further may depend less on Villa’s stance and more on how the goalkeeper weighs security against the appeal of a late career challenge.
Sources: Sky Sports
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