Manchester United will keep an eye on Emiliano Martinez and have opened conversations with the goalkeeper of Aston Villa, who is confronted with an uncertain future after a tearful end of the season
Aston Villas EMI Martinez would like a move to Manchester United with conversations that are said to continue during a move. The goalkeeper is confronted with an uncertain future with countless parties interested in his services.
The career of the Argentinian has been flourishing since he moved from Arsenal to Villa Park in 2020. Martinez helped Villa to become a Champions League outfit, while he has also earned a reputation as a penalty specialist.
He was integral in the World Cup profit of Argentina in 2022 and is considered one of Europe's Elite Keepers. Now his teams in the Saudi Pro League interested in a movement, but a switch to Manchester can also be on the cards for the 32-year-old.
According to ESPN Argentina, United has now started discussions with Martinez, which is open to Ruben Amorim's side. It is understanding that a switch to Old Trafford is his favorite destination, even if a movement is not on the hands.
Villa No. 1 was sent in the last match of the Premier League season when his side was defeated by the Red Devils, which meant that they eventually missed a second consecutive year in the Champions League.
Unai Emery remained without obligation about whether the player would remain. He said: “I don't know. I don't know. He has a contract with us. We are very happy and we will see how the summer goes.” Asked if there have been discussions about Martinez's departure, Emery added: “I don't know. You can ask him.”
Martinez lit the rumor mill when he seemed to say goodbye to supporters in his last game in Villa Park. He cut an emotional figure while he cried around the field during his lap with his teammates.
The goalkeeper Andre Onana van United was unable to convince at the club during his two years. He was signed as the replacement of David de Gea by Erik ten Hag, but continued to make mistakes and was eventually fallen by Amorim after a poor performance in Lyon.
There has been interest from the Middle East in the former goalkeeper of Ajax and Inter Milan and Onana did little to destroy the speculation while he told Actu Cameroun: “Will I leave? I don't know, we will see!”