Atletico Madrid will move for Emiliano Martinez only if current goalkeeper Jan Oblak can be persuaded to accept an offer from the Saudi Pro League.
Oblak, 32, has interest from clubs in Saudi Arabia and should he depart, Mail Sport understands Atletico would be interested in adding Martinez to the strong Argentine core in their squad. As things stand, however, Oblak is reluctant to leave the La Liga club and is under contract until 2028.
Martinez signed a new five-year deal with Villa less than a year ago but it is thought he is open to a new challenge.