The latest Aston Villa transfer news from BirminghamLive as Unai Emery fields questions about goalkeeper Emi Martinez
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14:28, 23 May 2025
Villa boss Unai Emery
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Unai Emery insists Emi Martinez is focused on Aston Villa’s next game rather than transfer speculation linking him with a move away from Villa Park.
The Argentina international has been the subject of rumours linking him with a lucrative offer in Saudi Arabia, while Atletico Madrid and Manchester United have also been credited with an interest.
Martinez looked emotional after the win over Tottenham in the last home match of the season – and it has been suggested Sunday’s game at Old Trafford could be his last in Claret & Blue.
However, Emery once again played a dead bat to talk linking the 32-year-old with a move away: “He is so focused, he showed last week against Tottenham, he is performing very well now he is in his best moment,” Emery said.
“It is difficult for the team, it has been difficult for some players, for myself I was struggling five months ago with not enough results we achieved in that moment.
“But now I am so so happy with the individual responses of the players, how the team is focused in each match – as well some players with some speculation.
“But my only speculation is to play on Sunday, to be ready for Sunday and to get our best performances on Sunday.”
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