Reports: Juventus contact Emi Martinez again after Aston Villa make move for Zion Suzuki

As the summer of 2026 wore on, the goalkeeper situation at Juventus remained fluid, with a series of unexpected events unfolding. Initially, plans were in motion to sign Zion Suzuki from Paris Saint-Germain, but the deal fell through due to potential commission costs for agents. Aston Villa, who had also been linked to Suzuki earlier in the summer, attempted to accelerate a deal with the club after it failed with PSG.

This led to Juventus exploring their initial backup plan, which involved rekindling talks with Aston Villa's current goalkeeper, Emi Martinez.

However, a potential reunion with Martinez was not as straightforward as it seemed. Reports from Italy indicated that talks between Juventus and Villa were not yet advanced following their recent call. Moreover, Martinez had suffered a broken finger during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which presented a possible obstacle for his return to Juventus. In addition to the injury concerns, Juventus was also considering other goalkeeping options.

The situation took an interesting turn when it was revealed that Aston Villa had submitted a financial package similar to the one offered by PSG for Suzuki. Despite this, there were doubts about whether Martinez would ultimately join Juventus, as the deal's progression still appeared challenging. By the time the dust settled on Saturday, it became clear that securing Martinez's move to Turin remained an uphill battle, particularly with the 2026-27 season fast approaching.