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Josh Edwards

Fri 30 May 2025 12:00, UK

Aston Villa look set to sign off on the exit of Emi Martinez this summer.

This summer is going to be huge for Aston Villa, and if they are to find a way to bridge the gap on the teams above them, they need to get every decision right.

Recruitment at Villa Park is going to be crucial, and with several stars expected to depart in the coming months, Unai Emery will be keen to replace them swiftly, without losing quality.

With that in mind, it seems as though the Villans are preparing to sign off on the dotted line for Martinez to depart, with news of a goalkeeper target emerging this week.

Martinez replacement identified at Aston Villa

Ever since arriving from Arsenal years and years ago, Martinez has more than played his part in Aston Villa’s success, though performances at times in the previous campaign had sparked concern.

The Argentine international made several big errors in big games, which, in the long run, proved to be quite costly after the Villans lost out on Champions League qualification.

However, all signs are pointing towards his exit from Aston Villa in the summer transfer window, with a replacement identified.

Nice goalkeeper Marcin Bulka has emerged on the Villa radar, with the Ligue 1 outfit said to be willing to consider offers upwards of £10million [Ben Jacobs].

At 25 years old, Bulka has years ahead of them, while already showcasing the fact that he has the ability to play high-level football.

With all of these links to a new goalkeeper, it seems evident that Villa have accepted Martinez’s departure, and it could be just a matter of days until they sign off on it.

Aston Villa must show ambition this summer

Aside from replacing those who leave, Villa need to do some serious work in the transfer window if they are to have a chance of progressing even further under Emery.

All in all, the previous campaign was a good one, but the sky is the limit if they can recruit some quality players in the coming months.