Inter Milan Target Villa's Emiliano Martinez

Inter Milan have identified Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez as a prime target for the January transfer window, as the Italian club begins planning for a successor to Yann Sommer. The 33-year-old Argentine international, a 2022 World Cup winner with his country, could depart Villa Park if the Premier League side receives a suitable offer, according to multiple reports from the United Kingdom and Argentina.

Martínez has established himself as one of the world's top goalkeepers since joining Aston Villa from Arsenal in September 2020. In 223 appearances for the club, he has kept 74 clean sheets and played a pivotal role in qualifying for the 2023-24 Champions League, Villa's first appearance in Europe's elite competition in over four decades. This season, the Yashin Award winner—having claimed the honor as the best goalkeeper in world football for 2023 and 2024—has featured in nine Premier League matches, conceding seven goals while securing three shutouts. Villa manager Unai Emery has praised Martínez's leadership and shot-stopping ability, once calling him the best goalkeeper in the world.

Inter's interest stems from uncertainty surrounding Sommer, their current...