Aston Villa Now Anatoly Trubin has been put forward as the most attentive Premier League club to the situation. Benfica are preparing for the possibility of a change in goal this summer.
tottenham have already been dragged into the picture in Portugal, particularly due to Trubin's past with Roberto de Zerbi and the uncertainty surrounding Guglielmo Vicario. But to ball Now let's jump into the story of Villa.
Benfica admit Trubin could leave
The Portuguese newspaper framed the situation around the idea that Anatoly Trubin could indeed leave Benfica.
Trubin was signed by Benfica from Shakhtar Donetsk in 2023/24 for €10m (£8.5m) plus an additional €1m (£850k) in bonuses. He has since become the clear No. 1 in Lisbon, but An Bola says the 24-year-old has received inquiries from European clubs.
The Ukrainian international is said to want to move to a more competitive league, with the Premier League being his preferred destination. And that's where Aston Villa comes in.
According to A Bola, Villa is the club paying most attention to the situation. Meanwhile, Benfica would accept the sale if an "exciting" offer came forward.
The same report states that the Portuguese club will not negotiate for less than €20m (£17m).
This should be considered a starting point rather than the final price. Correio da Manha recently claimed Benfica could consider sale for close to €40m (£34m)While Trubin's release clause is €100m (£85m).
His contract runs until 2028, so Benfica still have control. Still, the fact that they're already assessing options suggests they're taking the possibility seriously.
Martínez's situation is fueling speculation
Anatoly Trubin is being touted as a player Aston Villa are looking at who is essentially linked to Emiliano Martinez's future.
The Argentina international is again surrounded by exit talk, and it could open the door for Villa to monitor potential successors. Reports from Italy have already claimed that clubs there are in talks for him ahead of a possible transfer after the World Cup.
We covered this earlier today Martínez is also looking for homes in Turin As Juventus pressure to secure a deal. This only strengthens the idea that Villa may need to prepare for a major change in goal.
Nevertheless, A Bola clarifies that the club does not exclude the need to enter the market for a goalkeeper. It depends on Trubin.
Samuel Soares, a product of Benfica's academy, is currently the second-choice option. The team is due to return to work on June 25, giving Benfica a clear calendar marker as they monitor whether interest in Trubin turns into a real offer.
In the end, Portugal's message is becoming clearer with each report. Trubin has been ousted, Benfica are not closing the door, and the Premier League is his preferred route. Now Aston Villa is said to be the most attentive club. We'll see how it pans out.
🇮🇹Emiliano Martínez | Aston Villa star already looking for a home - apparently convinced transfer is happening https://t.co/SjM3D31lEP #avfc
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