Manchester United have reportedly contacted each Aston Villa and Emiliano Martínez’s camp over a possible late transfer, having recognized the Argentina worldwide as a substitute for Royal Antwerp goalkeeper Senne Lammens.
Softfootball reported earlier within the switch window that Manchester United had expressed curiosity within the World Cup winner amid persevering with woes of André Onana and Altay Bayındır.
Ruben Amorim’s present goalkeeping choices encompass Onana, Bayındır, and 39-year-old Tom Heaton, all three of whom have failed to point out indicators of being the world-class shot-stopper that Amorim so desperately wants at Outdated Trafford.
Whereas talks for Lammens’ arrival are ongoing, United wish to be ready in case the deal collapses, with Martinez remaining on their goalkeeper shortlist.
United focused a transfer for the 2022 World Cup winner in July however noticed their mortgage proposal rebuffed by Villa, who would possible must signal a substitute earlier than permitting Martinez to depart this late within the window.
The Villans are additionally believed to be excited by Lammens, who’s a long-term goal for United and is considered eager on a late swap to Outdated Trafford.
In keeping with Fabrizio Romano through his X account, Man United have made a contemporary strategy to Aston Villa for Martínez. Discussions are nonetheless ongoing with Senne Lammens, however United wish to be ready with lower than 48 hours left within the switch window ought to that deal fall by. The publish reads:
“EXCL: Manchester United make new strategy with Aston Villa for Emiliano ‘Dibu’ Martínez.
Talks stay ongoing for Senne Lammens whereas Man United wish to be prepared if deal collapses with lower than 48h to go…
and new strategy for Dibu occurred with Villa + his camp.”
Man United’s contact with Martínez given the participant’s keenness to maneuver confirms the membership’s intention to herald a brand new goalkeeper earlier than the deadline passes, with Amorim in determined want of a extra stable determine on the again.
My take, Emiliano Martinez is 32 and whereas he’s a world-class shot-stopper, his performances have been removed from flawless final season. There are higher, youthful and less expensive choices on the desk for the 20-time English league champions as issues stand.
