Emi Martinez Sends Clear Message to Aston Villa Amid United Talks

Aston Villa’s World Cup-winning goalkeeper Emi Martínez has reportedly told his club that he wants to join Manchester United.

The news comes after personal terms were agreed with the Red Devils, creating a dramatic deadline day saga.

Reports indicate that Martínez has made his desire to move to Old Trafford clear, a sentiment he has reportedly reinforced after Aston Villa’s most recent match.

This isn’t the first time the Argentine international has been linked with a move to Manchester, but the intensity of his push for the transfer has increased significantly.

Manchester United’s interest in a new goalkeeper has been a running theme this summer, with the club exploring options after a shaky start to the season for current keepers André Onana and Altay Bayındır.

While United have also been linked with Royal Antwerp’s Senne Lammens, it appears they have now turned their attention to the proven Premier League and international star.

Martínez, a crucial part of Aston Villa’s success since joining in 2020, was left out of his club’s squad for their recent match against Crystal Palace, with manager Unai Emery citing that the player “was not available” and that the club needed to “fix the situation.” This has only added fuel to the fire, suggesting that a move is imminent.

The final hours of the transfer window will be critical as Manchester United and Aston Villa negotiate a potential deal.

A transfer for Martínez could trigger a domino effect, with Aston Villa already reportedly exploring options to replace him, including a potential move for Senne Lammens, who has also been a target for United.