JUVENTUS’ move for Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has fallen apart despite the Premier League club already lining up his replacement.

and former World Cup winner has been heavily linked with an exit for the past two summers.

Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez in a red and grey uniform after a Premier League match.Emi Martinez’s move to Juventus has broken down after the clubs failed to reach an agreement Credit: Shutterstock Parma Calcio Training SessionVilla have already brought in Zion Suzuki as Martinez’s replacement Credit: Getty

Italian giants finally seemed set to give him a new home after for the 33-year-old’s services this window.

But now have reported that the Bianconeri have decided to move on and pursue other targets after failing to agree a deal for the stopper.

That leaves Martinez in an awkward spot, with Zion Suzuki.

The Japanese World Cup star seemed set to join French champions earlier this window.

But Villa pounced after that deal fell through late on, agreeing a deal with Parma that could be worth up to £30million.

He is set to arrive on a five-year contract.

The 23-year-old is understood to be the club’s first-choice for the upcoming season regardless of Martinez’s transfer status.

But with Villa set to compete in the this season, squad depth is on the agenda, and the two-time Yashin award winner would likely get some opportunity to play if he ended up as back-up this season.

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He has made over 250 appearances for the Villans since arriving from in 2020, and developed a reputation as one of the finest shot- stoppers on the planet.

If he does end up finding a new home, it will be the latest in a flurry of major transfer exits for the side this summer.

, and have all moved to new teams in high-profile transfers.

Although they have subsequently splashed around £85m on midfield signings Johan Manzambi and Joao Gomes alone to fill out their depth in the middle of the park.