Aston Villa weigh Trubin as Martinez watched by Juventus
Ezri Konsa’s standout season for Villa earns England starts under Thomas Tuchel. Premier League-best 95.5% pass accuracy, 2,003 passes, 196 defensive actions and eight clean sheets underline his value.
Gary McAllister says Steven Gerrard’s key legacy was making John McGinn captain. McGinn’s leadership and goals, including vs Arsenal and in Europe, have underpinned Aston Villa’s recent trophy-winning rise.
Villa assess Benfica keeper Anatoliy Trubin as Martinez’s future remains unclear. Price set at £34m due to Shakhtar sell-on could stall move. Juventus monitor Martinez but may switch to Vicario.
Report links Marcus Rashford with a permanent Man Utd exit, with Unai Emery fronting Aston Villa’s push for an attacking signing ahead of Champions League return.
Villa scout Lille’s Matias Fernandez-Pardo at the World Cup, impressed by his pace and centre-forward threat. Contract to 2029, fee could hit £60m. Newcastle and Liverpool also keen.
