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Aston Villa shut in on Dutch goalkeeper Marco Bizot as Martinez’s future stays unsure


Softfootball understands that the Argentine stopper is having doubts as regards his stick with Aston Villa at Villa Park. 

Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez
Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. (Picture: Getty Pictures)

In response to Mirror.co.uk , Aston Villa are set to signal Dutch worldwide goalkeeper Marco Bizot from French facet Brest, a transfer that would pave the best way for Emiliano Martinez’s potential exit this summer season.

Bizot, 34, is eager on testing himself within the Premier League and has agreed to affix Unai Emery’s facet as a part of Villa’s early squad reshaping. The towering 6 ft 5 in shot-stopper, who has beforehand featured for Ajax and AZ Alkmaar, is thought for his composure and commanding presence between the sticks.

With Robin Olsen already launched following the expiry of his contract, Emery has moved swiftly to bolster his goalkeeping division amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding Martinez’s long-term future. The Argentine World Cup winner appeared to wave goodbye to Villa Park in the course of the closing video games of final season and has since been linked with Manchester United, Chelsea, and a profitable transfer to the Saudi Professional League.

Requested about his future whereas on worldwide obligation final month, Martinez remained unsure.

 “My future? I don’t know, “I come right here to play for the nationwide crew, and that’s the one factor that issues to me proper now. The switch window simply opened, so there’s nonetheless a protracted solution to go.”

Villa narrowly missed out on Champions League qualification on the ultimate day and now face the duty of holding onto key belongings. Striker Ollie Watkins has emerged as a £60m goal for Manchester United, whereas Morgan Rogers is attracting curiosity from Arsenal and Chelsea, although Villa stay agency on not promoting the 22-year-old. 

Membership captain John McGinn can also be on Everton’s radar, however Emery is set to maintain the midfielder as Villa prepares for a demanding marketing campaign throughout each the Premier League and Europa League.

As Aston Villa intensifies to strengthen their crew, Softfootball had earlier reported that Aston Villa has reportedly provided £43m for Barcelona ahead Ferran Torres. However the former Manchester Metropolis star has been a topic of switch hypothesis however he at all times insists that he needs to remain on the Camp Nou.

Aston Villa are determined to beef up their assault for the approaching season after they didn’t signal Marcus Rashford on a everlasting deal following a profitable mortgage. Additionally, Marco Asensio returned to his father or mother membership, Paris Saint-Germain.

 

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