Aston Villa are prepared to accept a new offer for goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez as Juventus show strong interest in the 33-year-old. The 33-year-old has long been interested in a move away from Villa Park, and now looks set to get his wish, despite being scheduled to return to pre-season training soon. Juventus have shown the strongest interest, with manager Luciano Spalletti speaking out publicly about the move, and the Serie A giants now appear to be his most likely destination. Former Aston Villa scout Mick Brown told Football Insider that Unai Emery is now prepared to let Martinez go and an offer could be accepted at a discounted price. All parties are keen for him to move on as they aim to avoid any drama late in the window, while Villa will also need to land a replacement and give themselves time to do so. Despite suggestions that losing their goalkeeper could be a major blow, having already lost important players this summer, Aston Villa are ready to agree a deal. Brown told Football Insider on 28 July that Martinez is closing in on his next club, despite it being a surprise that he is still so eager to leave Aston Villa in the near future. The goalkeeper's agent has spoken to a number of clubs this summer, with interest lingering from elsewhere despite Juventus' public declaration of their plans. Aston Villa are now prepared to sanction his departure and accelerate plans to sign a new goalkeeper, having admitted defeat in their plans to keep hold of him. League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 4th in Premier League, 65 pts, 19W-8D-11L from 38 games, recent form WWDLL. Goals this season: 56 scored, 49 conceded (+7 goal difference). Title race: 20 points behind leaders Arsenal. Last result: Manchester City 1-2 Aston Villa (2026-05-24). Recent form (last 5): 4W-1D-0L (WWWWD, most recent first); on a 4-game winning run. Next fixture: vs Hull City (away, 2026-09-05).