Aston Villa reportedly aimed Real Madrid goalkeeper Andrie Runin this summer in preparation for potential reforms in the goalkeeping sector.
The Midlands Club is looking at Luin as the successor to Emiliano Martinez. Emiliano Martinez is deeply tied to Saudi Arabia’s transition to the professional league following DIP this season.
Martinez struggled to replicate his previous great performance, leading to speculation about the future at Villa Park.
Amidst these uncertainties, Aston Villa has begun a scouting alternative, with Luin emerging as a major candidate.
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According to a report cited by the Birmingham Mail, Villa is seriously considering the moves of Real Madrid goalkeepers and has put him on their list of nominations.
Ukraine International is valued at around 40 million euros (£33 million), a fee that the villa will be happy to fill if Martinez departs.
Luin is in the best year of his career. Towering goalkeepers have long been considered as incredible talent. In 2018, he joined Real Madrid as one of Europe’s brightest prospects.
Despite the limited game time behind the established Thibaut Courtois, Lunin was consistently impressed with every call.
When Courtwa was injured in the Champions League last season, it was Luin who was impressed by the Spanish Giants’ performance.
He was so good that he even said he started the Champions League final last season, but Carlo Ancelotti was in favor of the Belgian goalkeeper.
His quick reflection, presence and keen decision-making have made him a very popular option for clubs looking to strengthen their goalkeeping rank.
For Aston Villa, securing a player with the Luinnin caliber represents an important coup.
Emery wants more quality with his team
Unai Emery is reportedly eager to compete for the number one spot, especially if Martinez departs.
Even if Martinez stayed, the addition of Luinn could inject a lot of necessary competition and raise the overall standard for the team.
Espanyol goalkeeper João Garcia is another player on the radar on the Premier League side, replacing Martinez.
Emery’s side is also involved in the discussion to sign a defender-accelerator disaster from Chelsea in a permanent move, following an impressive loan spell at Villa Park.
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