Manchester United have now revived their interest in Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, with the player already agreeing personal terms.
Emiliano Martinez has been heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford, and Fabrizio Romano claims that Manchester United have made a fresh approach to sign the World Cup winner in the final hours of the summer transfer window. A separate update by Fabrizio Romano has revealed that the two parties have agreed personal terms.
The Argentine goalkeeper has been outstanding for Aston Villa since joining them for £17 million from Arsenal. The 32-year-old is undoubtedly one of the best players in his position, and he would be an exceptional acquisition for Manchester United.
The goalkeeping department has been an Achilles heel for Manchester United. Andre Onana has been hugely underwhelming, and he needs to be replaced. He is not good enough to be the first-choice goalkeeper at Manchester United, especially if they are serious about winning trophies.
Manchester United need to sanction his departure, and Emiliano Martinez will be the ideal replacement. The South American goalkeeper will be excited about the possibility of joining one of the biggest clubs in the world as well. It will be interesting to see if Aston Villa are prepared to let him move on. Martinez is a key player for them, and his departure will weaken them severely. Recent reports have claimed that Aston Villa do not want a summer exit.
Manchester United need a quality keeper
Manchester United have been linked with multiple goalkeepers this summer. They are thought to be working on a deal to sign the Belgian goalkeeper Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp. Manchester United have not started the season well, and they need quality signings to bounce back strongly. Signing one of the best goalkeepers in the world will certainly help them improve.
It remains to be seen how Aston Villa react to the approach from them. The West Midlands club will be hoping to secure European qualification, and they will look to fight for domestic trophies as well. Losing their best players at this stage of the window could prove to be a huge mistake for them. Manchester United will have to come forward with a truly remarkable offer to convince the Premier League side to sell one of their best players.