Aston Villa learn terms of agreeing Antaoliy Trubin deal amid Emi Martinez exit latest

Aston Villa may have to restructure their goalkeeping department this summer, with the future of Emi Martinez up in the air.

With this in mind, multiple targets for Unai Emery's side have been mentioned in recent weeks.

Alongside Zion Suzuki, James Trafford and Moritz Nicolas, Benfica shotstopper Antaoliy Trubin has been linked with a switch.

Martinez has been the first name on the teamsheet for six years now, exacerbating just how important the decision regarding his replacement will be.

The Villans are preparing for a return to the Champions League next term, as such, they will require a Champions League-level goalkeeper.

Trubin has experience at that level, but the Midlanders may encounter a stumbling block.

Benfica wary about Trubin deal - Villa plans could be disrupted

Joining the Eagles from Shakhtar Donetsk in 2023, Trubin has been a stalwart between the sticks in Lisbon.

At 24, he has serious top level experience, and will always be remembered fondly by Benfica fans for his goal against Real Madrid last season - securing a spot in the Champions League knockouts.

As part of the £8.5million deal that brought him to Benfica in 2023, it was agreed that his previous club would be granted 40 per cent of a future profit.

Record now reports that if their £34m valuation is hit, they would make £14.8m profit on the goalkeeper, with £9.9m going back to Shakhtar.

Villa, alongside Tottenham are said to be interested, but the £34m valuation could prove a stumbling block in a deal, with Benfica unlikely to budge on this given their own circumstances.

What is the latest on Emi Martinez's situation?

As of now, Argentine shotstopper Martinez is still a Villa player.

However, the Villans will want this situation solved as soon as possible - avoiding a predicament similar to that of last year, with his future up in the air until deadline day.

Juventus do remain interested, though their attentions have turned to Guglielmo Vicario of Spurs as a potential alternative.

With no headway made thus far, and the World Cup ongoing, the B6 outfit are operating blind in their goalkeeper search.

However, they do seem aware that they simply cannot let it drag on with Martinez, as it did 12 months ago.