According to L'Equipe, with E. Martinez close to joining Juventus, Aston Villa are intensifying their pursuit of French goalkeeper Robin Risser.
E. Martinez is preparing to leave Birmingham after five years at Aston Villa. The Argentine could join Juventus after the World Cup. Aston Villa have been searching for his replacement for several days, with 21-year-old Risser at the top of their list.
The French national team's third-choice goalkeeper at this World Cup has been on the radar of the Premier League club's recruitment team for several months. Aston Villa's chairman is also personally involved in the signing, but the English side may face strong resistance from Lens in this deal. Risser's contract with Lens runs until 2030. He only joined Lens from Strasbourg for 3 million euros last summer and has spent just one year in northern France. Lens will not let him leave easily. Aston Villa are expected to submit their first offer soon to get a clearer idea of the French club's asking price for the deal.
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