Unai Emery revives Aston Villa move for Álex Remiro amid Martínez uncertainty

Aston Villa have reportedly reactivated their pursuit of Álex Remiro as uncertainty continues to surround Emiliano Martínez's future at Villa Park.

The Real Sociedad goalkeeper has long been admired by Unai Emery and is once again emerging as a serious target following growing reports that Martínez could be on his way to Juventus.

With Real Sociedad willing to sell and a relatively modest asking price being discussed, Villa may have identified one of the summer's most attractive goalkeeping opportunities.

For several years, Martínez has been one of Aston Villa's most important players.

However, the situation appears increasingly uncertain.

Recent reports from Italy have suggested the Argentina international has already reached an agreement with Juventus over personal terms, while Aston Villa are reportedly open to a sale if the right offer arrives.

The club are not expected to allow the World Cup winner to leave cheaply, but they are no longer treating him as untouchable.

That possibility has forced Villa's recruitment team to revisit previous goalkeeping targets.

According to AS, Remiro remains firmly at the top of that list.

The Real Sociedad goalkeeper is reportedly Unai Emery's favourite candidate to replace Martínez.

Villa were heavily linked with Remiro last summer when Martínez also appeared close to departing.

At the time, the Argentine remained at Villa Park and interest in the Spaniard cooled.

Now circumstances have changed.

AS report that Emery's admiration for his compatriot remains as strong as ever, and the possibility of Martínez leaving has pushed the goalkeeper back into serious consideration.

Having worked extensively in Spanish football, Emery is naturally familiar with Remiro's qualities and consistency in La Liga.

That knowledge appears to be influencing Aston Villa's thinking.

One of the most attractive aspects of the potential transfer is the price.

Earlier reports suggested Remiro's release clause had dropped significantly, but Real Sociedad are reportedly prepared to negotiate for even less.

According to Estadio Deportivo, the Basque club are willing to consider offers between €8 million and €10 million this summer.

For a goalkeeper with extensive top-flight experience, that valuation represents a relatively low-risk investment.

His contract runs until 2027, meaning Real Sociedad still maintain some leverage, but they are understood to be open to a sale if suitable proposals arrive.

That stance could create an opportunity for Villa to move quickly.

Everything now appears connected to Martínez's future.

If Juventus intensify negotiations and move closer to reaching an agreement with Aston Villa, attention is likely to shift rapidly towards Remiro. With Real Sociedad open to a sale and the player reportedly hoping for offers, conditions are already in place for discussions to progress.

For Aston Villa, the opportunity to secure an experienced international-level goalkeeper for around €10 million could prove difficult to ignore.

Would Álex Remiro be an adequate replacement for Emiliano Martínez, or should Aston Villa aim for a bigger-name goalkeeper if their No.1 leaves?