According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Emiliano Martinez has garnered an attractive market heading into the summer transfer window. Barcelona and Manchester United are keen on signing the Aston Villa goalkeeper, with the two European bigwigs exploring a move for the 2022 FIFA World Cup winner.
Emiliano Martinez has been one of the most recognisable goalkeepers in the world since joining Aston Villa from Arsenal in a deal worth £20 million in September 2020. While the South American shot-stopper has not been as dependable as he would have liked, his stock has skyrocketed in the last half a decade.
The 32-year-old has been ever-present between the sticks for Aston Villa in the last half a decade, turning out over 200 times while keeping 69 clean sheets and conceding 256 goals. However, Martinez faces an uncertain future at the West Midlands club heading into the summer transfer window, even though his contract runs until June 2029.
The Villans are keen on signing a long-term replacement for Martinez, with Joan Garcia emerging as the top target for the Premier League club. So, the Argentine international may leave Aston Villa in the summer transfer window, although he has no shortage of suitors vying for his signature heading into the summer transfer window.
Barcelona and Manchester United are keen on signing Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa in the summer transfer window. Barcelona’s interest in the 2022 FIFA World Cup winner makes sense. Marc-Andre ter Stegen has been inconsistent for a long time, while Wojciech Szczesny is in the twilight of his career. So, the Aston Villa goalkeeper is a short-term option for Barcelona.
As for Manchester United, Andre Onana has blown hot and cold since arriving from Inter Milan nearly two years ago. In addition, Altay Bayindir has not won over Ruben Amorim and will likely depart from Old Trafford in the summer transfer window. So, Martinez is an option worth considering for Manchester United.
The two European bigwigs are exploring the possibility of signing the 32-year-old Argentine international in the summer transfer window. So, it will be interesting to see if Martinez joins Barcelona or Manchester United in the coming months.
