Manchester United are reportedly ‘exhibiting curiosity’ in signing Aston Villa star Emiliano Martínez, as per talkSPORT.
After struggling to search out common recreation time at Arsenal, the Argentinian determined to go away again in 2020 to play often and develop his profession, and the Villans determined to rent him.
Earlier than leaving the Emirates Stadium, the 32-year-old helped the Gunners win the FA Cup. Since then, Mikel Arteta’s aspect have gone trophyless over the following 5 years.
Upon shifting to Villa Park, Martínez has loved a stellar time through the years. He helped his aspect qualify for the Champions League by ending within the prime 4 within the Premier League final marketing campaign and has been guiding them to copy the identical this time period.
The South American performed a key function in Aston Villa’s run to achieve the quarterfinal of the Champions League earlier than dropping to Paris Saint-Germain, who’ve reached the ultimate.
Martínez has additionally showcased his qualities on the worldwide stage, profitable two Copa America trophies and a World Cup title.
Martínez to Man Utd
Now, talkSPORT state that Martínez is about to go away Aston Villa to take a brand new problem in his profession, and Unai Emery’s aspect are able to let him go away for a price of round £40m together with his current deal set to run till 2029.
The goalkeeper has obtained a profitable proposal from Saudi Arabia, however the participant prefers to stay in Europe, and Man Utd are involved in signing him. Nevertheless, the Pink Devils should elevate funds by promoting Andre Onana to get the deal carried out, and so they aren’t prioritising strengthening this space this summer season.
Atletico Madrid are additionally on this race as Diego Simeone is a large admirer of his compatriot. Subsequently, buying Martínez gained’t be simple for the Previous Trafford membership.
Onana has showcased inconsistent performances since shifting to Previous Trafford forward of final season, and if he can’t overcome his tendency to make poor errors, signing a brand new goalkeeper could be the best determination.
Martínez, standing at 6ft 5in tall, is an skilled participant and has showcased his qualities on the highest stage. Subsequently, he is perhaps an improve to the Cameroonian ought to United finally decide to safe his service this summer season.
