Emi Martinez is the kind of enormous character that Manchester United needs to restore their battered reputation as a global super power.
And the good news for United Boss Ruben Amorim is the world no. 1 keeper would take on the challenge – if Aston Villa decides to cash in this summer.
That is the word of Neil Cutler, the old coach of Martinez at Villa, who remains close friends with his former star student.
Cutler, 48, said: “This summer is crucial for EMI in terms of his career.
“He has been voted the best keeper in the world twice and there seems to be a chance for him this summer, with all his options open.
“Big clubs stand in line to talk to him and he stays in a huge club like Villa or he goes to a real club of world class.
“I don't think it's about money with EMI, so I don't think he's ready to move to Saudi.
“If he moved, it would be a much larger club of the really big hitter such as Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atletico … or even Manchester United.”
Martinez, 32, fed speculation when he broke out in tears and took a bow for the Holte end after the last home game of Villa of the season.
Some feared it was a farewell and since then he had been associated with a lucrative step to the Saudi Pro League.
United, Arsenal, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are also said to be sharp.
Martinez's contract runs until 2029, but a bid of £ 40 million or more would illuminate Villa's PSR.
De Villans have been associated with movements for Lille Stopper Lucas Chevalier, Joan Garcia van Espanyol and Nice's Marcin Bulka.
Cutler believes that this could be one of the rare moments in football when a movement could fit everyone.
Amorim certainly needs a new keeper after Andre Onana again looked weak at Tottenham's Europa League Final Winner and Martinez could be the inspiring figure he is looking for.
“United cannot offer him Champions League football, but the enormous size of the club and the size of the challenge can appeal to EMI,” said Cutler, now responsible for the keepers of Wolves.
“EMI has the confidence that is needed to play for a huge club such as United and would have the feeling that he could influence the club in a very positive way.
“He would look at United and say,” Right, I can make this place better. I can help this club to return to where it was. “
'He thrives on the largest occasions'
“He is all about the challenge, he is all about the drive and desire, so I think United would suit him.
“He thrives on the largest occasions and could play for every team in the world, as he has shown by winning the World Cup and Copa America with Argentina.
“He would fit comfortably with United and would hit the ground.
“It all comes to what Villa wants, but at the age of 32 they will know that this is when they can get the maximum return on him. If they end it until next year, they would get less.
“Unai needs a possession -based keeper and the keepers with which he is connected, his top class and younger.
“It can be one of those times that it fits with all parties.
“I am a large villa fan, so I would like to see him stay -and it would not surprise me to see EMI lift the Europa League trophy for villa in 12 months.
“But I also want to see him play at the highest possible level and, if one of the really big batters is correct, he could make a huge decision.”