Juventus will be looking to make some defensive changes in the coming season, and their top priority for a new signing will be a top-class goalkeeper. The Bianconeri are also ready to initiate discussions about Aston Villa’s Emiliano Martinez being their ideal choice between the sticks. Nonetheless, acquiring the services of the Premier League player could be a difficult financial deal to strike for the Old Lady; hence, directors in Turin are already planning their next step in case negotiations don’t go to plan. David De Gea of Fiorentina has been identified as a secondary option in case the deal for the Argentine does not work out, according to reports in Italy.
🚨 Juventus could move for Fiorentina goalkeeper David de Gea if they fail to sign Emiliano Martinez.
Juventus are preparing talks for Martinez, but De Gea has emerged as a potential alternative for the position.
De Gea is under contract until 2028 with an option to 2029, while… pic.twitter.com/YTmjr8B3C0
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) July 20, 2026
Juventus Plan Talks For Emiliano Martinez While Preparing Contingency Options
Luciano Spalletti might have Martinez as his first option for the post, but landing the Argentine World Cup winner won’t be as easy as expected, as Aston Villa value their star keeper with a considerable market premium. With the Premier League club reluctant to bring down their price, Juventus’s sporting directors are preparing for such a contingency and have added David De Gea to the list. The Spanish veteran has proven his consistency since joining the Italian top division.
David De Gea Contract Situation And Fiorentina Firm Transfer Stance
The emergence of De Gea on the Juventus radar follows a remarkably strong resurgence by the former Manchester United goalkeeper in Italian football. The Spanish veteran has displayed outstanding form for Fiorentina, proving that his instincts and reflexes remain at an elite level.
However, securing the Spaniard will not be a straightforward task for Juventus. De Gea is currently tied down to a long-term contract with Fiorentina that runs until June 2028, with an additional club option to extend the agreement through June 2029.
🚨 Juventus are considering a move for David de Gea if they are unable to secure the signing of Emiliano Martínez.
The Bianconeri are set to open talks over a deal for Martínez, but De Gea has been identified as a strong backup option.
The Spanish goalkeeper is under contract… pic.twitter.com/sjeT6xOVnk
— El Del Mundo Sports (@EdmundAfful93) July 20, 2026
Fiorentina management maintains a firm stance regarding their main goalkeeper and currently has no intention of selling him to a direct domestic opponent. The club considers De Gea an indispensable asset for their tactical setup and ambitions.
Should Juventus fail in their primary pursuit of Emiliano Martinez, they will need to construct a hugely persuasive financial proposal to convince Fiorentina to reconsider their non-sale position during the ongoing transfer window.
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