According to a report by Argentine outlet Doble Amarilla, Emiliano Martinez is the subject of interest from Manchester United. The Red Devils are mulling over reinforcing their goalkeeping department in the summer transfer window amid Andre Onana’s inconsistencies. So, the Aston Villa shot-stopper has emerged as a target for the struggling Premier League giants.
The Red Devils have established their first formal contact to discuss a possible summer move for the 2022 FIFA World Cup winner. However, Manchester United will face stiff competition from FC Barcelona, with the Blaugrana submitting an enquiry to sign Martinez from Aston Villa in the summer transfer window.
Emiliano Martinez has established himself as one of the best goalkeepers in the world since joining Aston Villa from Arsenal in a deal worth £17 million in September 2020. The 32-year-old has come leaps and bounds in the last half a decade, becoming a mainstay between the sticks for his club and country. He also won the best goalkeeper award at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, which Argentina won.
The Argentine international has turned out over 200 times thus far for Aston Villa while keeping 70 clean sheets and conceding 256 goals. However, Martinez may have played his final game for the West Midlands club, and the situation has piqued the attention of several high-profile clubs, including Barcelona and Manchester United.
Barcelona has been keen on signing Emiliano Martinez but may no longer pursue his signature after signing Joan Garcia from Espanyol. So, while the Blaugrana submitted an enquiry for the Aston Villa mainstay, the interest may have waned.
As for Manchester United, Andre Onana has blown hot and cold since arriving from Inter Milan two years ago. So, the Red Devils are mulling over signing a new goalkeeper in the summer transfer window, with Martinez emerging as a viable target. Manchester United have established contact with the 2022 FIFA World Cup winner.
With the 32-year-old Argentine international expected to leave Aston Villa in the summer transfer window, a move to Manchester United may be on the cards, considering Barcelona will unlikely pursue his signature in the coming weeks.
