With the final day of the Premier League season just around the corner, Manchester United still have work to do both on the pitch and behind the scenes.
Ruben Amorim’s men will close out their campaign against Champions League hopefuls Aston Villa at Old Trafford on May 25, with one last opportunity to give fans something to shout about before the summer rebuild begins.
Villa, who currently sit fifth in the table, could still slip out of the top five depending on other results, which makes their clash with United a crucial one.
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The Midlands club are looking to solidify a second consecutive Champions League qualification, but will be anxiously monitoring results involving Manchester City, Chelsea, and Newcastle.
United’s transfer planning is in motion — with a surprise name now emerging on their radar.
Reports suggest that Aston Villa’s World Cup-winning goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez is being monitored by United, who are weighing up a potential move should Andre Onana leave the club.
The 32-year-old broke down in tears following Villa’s final home game of the season against Tottenham, fuelling speculation that he may have played his last game at Villa Park.
Sources close to the player say he prefers to stay in Europe despite big-money interest from Saudi Arabia, and both Manchester United and Atletico Madrid are in the mix.
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According to talkSPORT, Emiliano Martinez has a £40million price tag and is under contract until 2029, but Villa are expected to make a major sale before June 30 to comply with financial regulations.
A move to United would depend on offloading Onana, with the Red Devils prioritising reinforcements in other areas, yet they remain admirers of the Argentine shot-stopper.
Martinez has made 69 clean sheets in 211 appearances for Villa and earned the prestigious Yashin Trophy twice, in 2023 and 2024 — an accolade never before won twice by a keeper.
Unai Emery was coy when asked about Martinez’s future, saying, “We will see about the team, the players… We are focused on the match we are playing.”
Villa’s trip to United could yet serve as a farewell appearance for one of the Premier League’s top keepers — and perhaps a preview of what’s to come.
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