{"id":49855,"date":"2026-07-08T13:22:29","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T17:22:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/08\/direct-contact-has-been-made-as-the-euro-giants-have-shortlisted-the-spurs-star-as-a-genuine-option-the-deal-is-up-to-aston-villa\/"},"modified":"2026-07-08T13:22:29","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T17:22:29","slug":"direct-contact-has-been-made-as-the-euro-giants-have-shortlisted-the-spurs-star-as-a-genuine-option-the-deal-is-up-to-aston-villa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/08\/direct-contact-has-been-made-as-the-euro-giants-have-shortlisted-the-spurs-star-as-a-genuine-option-the-deal-is-up-to-aston-villa\/","title":{"rendered":"Direct contact has been made as the Euro giants have shortlisted the Spurs star as a genuine option. The deal is up to Aston Villa"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/08\/direct-contact-has-been-made-as-the-euro-giants-have-shortlisted-the-spurs-star-as-a-genuine-option-the-deal-is-up-to-aston-villa\/#Fabrizio_Romano_shares_latest_information_on_Emiliano_Martinez_to_Juventus\" >Fabrizio Romano shares latest information on Emiliano Martinez to Juventus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/08\/direct-contact-has-been-made-as-the-euro-giants-have-shortlisted-the-spurs-star-as-a-genuine-option-the-deal-is-up-to-aston-villa\/#If_Martinezs_contract_proves_too_expensive_Juventus_could_turn_to_Guglielmo_Vicario\" >If Martinez&#8217;s contract proves too expensive, Juventus could turn to Guglielmo Vicario<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/08\/direct-contact-has-been-made-as-the-euro-giants-have-shortlisted-the-spurs-star-as-a-genuine-option-the-deal-is-up-to-aston-villa\/#Spurs_likely_to_sell_Guglielmo_Vicario\" >Spurs likely to sell Guglielmo Vicario<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>According to Fabrizio Romano, Juventus had direct contact with Emiliano Mart\u00ednez&#8217;s camp today.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Italian giants are exploring long-term options between the posts, with the World Cup-winning Argentina goalkeeper at the top of their transfer wish list.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above <span role=\"presentation\"><u>apple<\/u><\/span>  &#038; <span role=\"presentation\"><u>Google play<\/u><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fabrizio_Romano_shares_latest_information_on_Emiliano_Martinez_to_Juventus\"><\/span>Fabrizio Romano shares latest information on Emiliano Martinez to Juventus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Juventus have today established direct contact with Emiliano &#8220;Div&#8221; Martinez&#8217;s agent.<\/p>\n<p>The Aston Villa shot-stopper remains a priority target in the Bianconeri hierarchy.<\/p>\n<p>However, securing his services will not be easy. Any potential transfer will depend entirely on Aston Villa&#8217;s financial needs. As things stand, Juventus believe Villa&#8217;s valuation is too high.<\/p>\n<p>Due to the complexity and cost of the operation, formal negotiations have been postponed and are expected to be rushed after the World Cup.<\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"4\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_Martinezs_contract_proves_too_expensive_Juventus_could_turn_to_Guglielmo_Vicario\"><\/span>If Martinez&#8217;s contract proves too expensive, Juventus could turn to Guglielmo Vicario<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Juventus have already drawn up alternative plans if the financial demands from the Premier League side prove insurmountable.<\/p>\n<p>The Italian giants will be keeping an eye on Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario.<\/p>\n<p>The 29-year-old Italian international would be a very attractive alternative option. Juve see Martinez as a reliable replacement who can be secured in a more manageable financial package to get their defensive transition on track should Martinez prove completely unavailable.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spurs_likely_to_sell_Guglielmo_Vicario\"><\/span>Spurs likely to sell Guglielmo Vicario<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tottenham appear fully keen to facilitate Vicario&#8217;s return to Serie A. Under head coach Roberto de Zerbi, the north London club has undergone rapid changes in the goalkeeping hierarchy.<\/p>\n<p>Spurs recently extended the contract of 23-year-old Czech talent Antonin Kinski. He is certainly expected to be the first-choice goalie going forward after stepping up in the second half of last season.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Want more Catchoffside coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favorites list of trusted news<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Additionally, Tottenham have added experience to their squad by signing veteran Martin Dubravka on a free transfer as a principal replacement.<\/p>\n<p>With Kinski and Dubravka firmly established in the team, Vicario is now able to fulfill the requirements, paving the way for him to leave the club in the summer.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to Fabrizio Romano, Juventus had direct contact with Emiliano Mart\u00ednez&#8217;s camp today. The Italian giants are exploring long-term options between the posts, with the World Cup-winning Argentina goalkeeper at the top of their transfer wish list. 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