Anatoliy Trubin is once again a major talking point in this summer’s transfer market. Since moving from Shakhtar Donetsk to Benfica for an initial €10m plus add-ons, the Ukrainian shot-stopper has excelled in Portugal, anchoring his side with 32 league appearances last term. His commanding presence in the box and sharp reflexes have quickly elevated him into the conversation as one of Europe’s most reliable young keepers.
However, Trubin is eyeing a step up to a more competitive division, with the English Premier League topping his wishlist. Aston Villa are leading the chase, earmarking him as their ideal successor to Emiliano Martínez if the Argentine moves on. Tottenham Hotspur are also keeping tabs on him, primarily due to Inter Milan’s interest in Guglielmo Vicario, though Villa’s pursuit is currently more aggressive.
To truly appreciate the heavy interest from England, one only needs to look at Trubin’s stellar analytical profile from his recent campaign. Over his 32 league outings, he maintained a remarkably high save percentage of roughly 75.5% and prevented nearly 3.5 goals above expectation. Furthermore, his goals-conceded metrics draw direct comparisons to current Premier League stars like Vicario, proving that his skill set is already well-suited for a high-intensity environment.
Benfica, meanwhile, find themselves in a position of total strength and are in absolutely no rush to sell their star asset. Trubin is securely under contract in Lisbon until 2028 and is protected by a massive €100m buyout clause. While it is highly unlikely any suitor will trigger that baseline figure outright, the Portuguese giants have made it clear they will refuse to entertain any opening bids that fall under the €35–40m mark.
With transfer rumors intensifying through May and June 2026, experts currently rate his chances of a move at around 40-50%. The final outcome of this saga will likely depend on the European goalkeeper domino effect, specifically whether dominoes fall at Villa Park or North London. As the summer window progresses, Trubin remains one of the most intriguing and closely watched targets on the market.
