In latest Aston Villa transfer news, Emiliano Martinez and Leon Bailey are being linked with stunning moves to Saudi Arabia.
The Lions recently suffered an embarrassing FA Cup elimination after a 3-0 defeat to Crystal Palace in the semi-final at Wembley.
Unai Emery’s men are now firmly focused on securing a top-five finish in the Premier League to qualify for next season’s Champions League.
Villa will look to pick up maximum points from their final fixtures of the campaign, but they will also have an eye on the summer transfer window.
It is expected the Midlands outfit will sell players to help fund new signings and comply with financial rules.
According to The Telegraph, Martinez and Bailey are lined up for moves to Saudi Arabia.
The Lions sold Jhon Duran to Al-Nassr in January, while Moussa Diaby left the club for Al-Ittihad last summer.
But unidentified Saudi sides want to raid Villa again for transfers in the next window.
Martinez has won the 2022 World Cup with Argentina and has been named The Best FIFA Goalkeeper twice.
He has been a key player under Emery and has started 33 Premier League matches this campaign.
The 32-year-old’s performances have been impressive in 2024-25, but he has been at fault for some important goals in the Champions League and FA Cup against Paris Saint-Germain and Palace respectively.
Martinez has a contract at Villa Park until 2029, having penned a five-year extension last summer. He is currently one of the highest paid players on the books of the English team.
Meanwhile, Bailey has been on the fringes of the squad this season due to poor form and injury issues.
The 27-year-old has made 23 top-flight appearances, but nine of them came off the bench.
His contract will not expire until 2027, but Villa are expected to listen to offers for the winger this summer.
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