Aston Villa set sights on Marcin Bulka as Martinez replacement
Aston Villa are reportedly eyeing a summer swoop for Polish international Marcin Bulka, with the OGC Nice goalkeeper viewed as a potential successor to Emiliano Martinez at Villa Park. According to Graeme Bailey of TBR Football, the West Midlands club is closely monitoring Bulka amid growing uncertainty surrounding Martinez’s future. The Argentine World Cup winner is being courted by several top clubs, including Barcelona, Chelsea, and Manchester United, as well as suitors from the Saudi Pro League. Bulka’s Rise in France After Stuttering Start Marcin Bulka’s journey has been anything but conventional. Once part of Chelsea’s youth ranks, the 25-year-old struggled for game time at both Stamford Bridge and Paris Saint-Germain. However, since his move to OGC Nice in 2022, Bulka has transformed his career, establishing himself as one of Ligue 1’s most consistent shot-stoppers. With nearly 100 appearances under his belt, 30 clean sheets, and just 97 goals conceded, Bulka’s form has earned him admirers across Europe. His commanding presence and sharp reflexes make him a natural candidate to step into Martinez’s gloves. A Return to England on the Cards? Aston Villa’s shortlist has included names like Joan Garcia, but with the Spaniard likely heading to Barcelona, Bulka has [...]
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