Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez is reportedly on the radar for Manchester United as the Red Devils plan for life without David De Gea.
According to the Daily Star, the Premier League giants are fans of the 14-cap Argentina international. Martinez has established himself as one of the top keepers in the English top-flight since his move to Villa last year.
At 29, the former Arsenal star in the prime of his career, and United are now reportedly keeping tabs on Martinez with De Gea likely to leave the club in the next 18 months.
The Spanish international’s contract with United ends in 2023, and with Dean Henderson likely to leave Old Trafford, a new number one is needed, with Martinez a potential option for the club.
Indeed, Martinez has been one of Villa’s best players over the past two seasons, and fans on social media are not sold on the club selling the South American to United.
Moreover, supporters believe they can recoup a major transfer fee for the Argentine keeper, with Martinez in the best years of his footballing life and only getting better with each game for Villa.
Villa fans rage as United eye Martinez
With United seemingly eyeing Martinez, fans on social media are not pleased that the Manchester giants want to sign the 29-year-old, with supporters eager for the keeper to remain at Villa Park.
Here’s what some Villa fans had to say on Twitter about United’s reported interest in Martinez…
https://twitter.com/jaesyn_/status/1475071853865709571
https://twitter.com/Officialsantan8/status/1475070697999376384
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