Key Takeaways:
- Galatasaray submitted a €25 million offer to Aston Villa for Emiliano Martinez
- Emiliano Martinez was omitted from Aston Villa’s squad against Crystal Palace yesterday amidst transfer speculation
- Galatasaray’s earlier attempts to sign Ederson and Senne Lammens were unsuccessful, as both joined Fenerbahçe and Manchester United
Galatasaray Launch New Bid for World Champion Keeper
Turkish giants Galatasaray have put forward a proposal valued at €25 million to acquire Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, sources revealed to SportingPedia. The club is eager to finalise the transfer within the day, despite the fact that the Turkish transfer window extends until 12 September.
Martinez’s Aston Villa Future in Doubt
Earlier today, it was revealed that the Argentine goalkeeper will not be completing a move to Manchester United, which was reportedly his preferred destination. As Martinez approaches his 33rd birthday tomorrow, all eyes are now on whether the reigning world champion will choose to continue his career in the Turkish Super Lig.
🚨 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆: After his Man United move fell through, Galatasaray have made a new €25m bid to sign Emiliano Martínez, reports @yakupcinar 👀 pic.twitter.com/m9BNOL72DY
— 433 (@433) September 1, 2025
Martinez has spent the previous five seasons at Aston Villa and remains under contract until 2029. Nevertheless, he was excluded from the squad list for the match against Crystal Palace yesterday, suggesting that a transfer could be imminent.
Prior Transfer Setbacks for Galatasaray
Galatasaray have recently encountered significant challenges in their search for a top-tier goalkeeper. The club’s previous targets included Ederson and Senne Lammens. However, both players elected to sign with Fenerbahçe and Manchester United, respectively.
| Player | Previous Club | Galatasaray’s Outcome | Current Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emiliano Martinez | Aston Villa | New €25 million offer submitted | Aston Villa |
| Ederson | Manchester City | Targeted by Galatasaray | Fenerbahçe |
| Senne Lammens | Antwerp | Targeted by Galatasaray | Manchester United |
What Next for Martinez and Galatasaray?
With the deadline in Turkey still a few days away, there is anticipation over whether Martinez will accept Galatasaray’s offer and depart from Villa Park. The Turkish side are determined to secure their goalkeeping reinforcement after missing out on their previous targets.
