"Aston Villa are prepared to consider offers for Emiliano Martinez in the January transfer window, according to Football Insider. The report states that the club's stance has shifted significantly in recent weeks, with senior figures now willing to cash in on the Argentine goalkeeper as they actively search for a successor. Martinez, who has been a mainstay at Villa Park since 2020, was recently stripped of the vice-captaincy, further fueling speculation about his future."
"Villa have already begun assessing alternatives, with Manchester City's James Trafford emerging as a top candidate. The highly rated English goalkeeper has struggled for minutes at the Etihad, where Gianluigi Donnarumma's arrival has pushed him down Pep Guardiola's pecking order. Unai Emery has identified Martinez's replacement Emiliano Martinez in action for Aston Villa in the Champions League last season (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images) Villa believe Trafford could be an attainable long-term option, young, homegrown, and stylistically suited to Emery's build-from-the-back philosophy."
Aston Villa have shifted toward considering offers for Emiliano Martínez in January as they actively search for a successor. Martínez was stripped of the vice-captaincy and has attracted continued interest from Manchester United. The club recognizes losing him mid-season would weaken Unai Emery's squad, but retaining a potentially unsettled player may be unsustainable. Senne Lammens' emergence has provided some assurance internally. Villa are assessing alternatives, with Manchester City's James Trafford identified as an attainable, young, homegrown option who fits Emery's build-from-the-back approach. Martínez has made 223 appearances and has been a standout performer for the club.
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