Aston Villa made an initial offer for Marcin Bułka, but it was still pending a concrete proposal for Dibu Martinez, and Bułka did not want to wait.

Aston Villa is interested in signing Marcin Bułka. The club is part of the Premier League competition for his signature. The goalkeeper, currently with OGC Nice, has caught the attention of several Premier League clubs, including Chelsea, Nottingham Forest, and Newcastle United. There are reports of ongoing negotiations, with an offer potentially reaching eight million euros. Bułka, who has a contract until June 30, 2026, has had a successful season, helping OGC Nice qualify for the Champions League. His previous stint in the Premier League was with Chelsea from 2016 to 2019.