Juventus withdraw interest in Emiliano Martinez amid transfer activity
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 9:25 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Juventus will not pursue a transfer for Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez after discussions between the clubs. The 33-year-old Argentine is set to remain at Villa this summer. Meanwhile, Manchester City is seeking to sign Pedro Neto from Chelsea but faces competition, and Real Madrid's new manager Jose Mourinho has approved a move for midfielder Martin Zubimendi from Arsenal. Other clubs are also active in the transfer market, with several players linked to various moves as the summer window approaches its deadline.
- •Juventus confirms Emiliano Martinez will not join this summer.
- •Manchester City aims to sign Pedro Neto, facing Al-Hilal's competition.
- •Real Madrid targets Martin Zubimendi, pending Arsenal approval.
- •Nottingham Forest join the pursuit of Liam Delap from Chelsea.
- •Newcastle consider a €55m bid for Georges Mikautadze from Villarreal.
- 9:25 PMYahoo Sports — Martinez Juventus move now off - Monday's gossip
- 9:24 PMBBC Sport — Martinez Juventus move now off - Monday's gossip
"Juventus pull out of move for Emiliano Martinez, Manchester City face competition for Pedro Neto and Real Madrid want Martin Zubimendi, plus more.
"Juventus pull out of move for Emiliano Martinez, Manchester City face competition for Pedro Neto and Real Madrid want Martin Zubimendi, plus more.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 9:25 PMMartinez Juventus move now off - Monday's gossip
Juventus pull out of move for Emiliano Martinez, Manchester City face competition for Pedro Neto and Real Madrid want Martin Zubimendi, plus more.
- BBC SportAug 16, 2026, 9:24 PMMartinez Juventus move now off - Monday's gossip
Juventus pull out of move for Emiliano Martinez, Manchester City face competition for Pedro Neto and Real Madrid want Martin Zubimendi, plus more.
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