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Manchester United ready to launch ‘monster bid’ for Emiliano Martinez

Transfer News: Emiliano Martinez could push two Manchester United stars to exit door.
Transfer News: Emiliano Martinez could push two Manchester United stars to exit door.

Manchester United expected to make a move for Aston Villa custodian Emiliano Martinez

According to Football Insider, Manchester United are expected to make a move for Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.

The 28-year-old spent a decade at Arsenal before moving to the Midlands last summer. Now a regular starter, he has been one of the Villans’ standout performers this season.

He has since kept 14 clean sheets in 31 Premier League appearances. He is joint second for the Premier League Golden Gloves and trails Manchester City’s Ederson by three.

Manchester United are interested in Emiliano Martinez

The performances have seen Martinez’s stock rise. Villa are now bracing themselves for offers to come in for the Argentine this summer.

The Red Devils were previously linked with the player and are one of the teams in the fray. United are set for an overhaul of their goalkeeping department this summer.

According to the report, United are keen to recruit two senior keepers in the next window. In Martinez, they would be getting someone already intimately familiar with the English game.

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Dean Henderson appears to be the one United are keeping their faith in going forward. This could see both David de Gea and Sergio Romero exit Old Trafford in the summer.

The process of bringing in replacements has already been initiated with a significant budget put aside for the same.

Dean Henderson made his debut for Manchester United this season (Getty Images)
Dean Henderson made his debut for Manchester United this season (Getty Images)

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Martinez was largely an understudy during his 10 years at Arsenal. Despite a number of loan spells, he was unable to make a name for himself at the Emirates.

Now the main man at Villa, a move to United would once again see him take the role of a bridesmaid. The chances of him pipping Henderson to the starting position is unlikely.

Having seen his stock rise, it remains to be seen if he is willing to take the backseat at Old Trafford.

Written by Pranav Nair

An Engineering postgraduate with a keen interest in statistics, pop culture and football.

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