Manchester Untied have reportedly put a shock âofferâ on the table to sign Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa this summer, along with Barcelona.
Martinez became the first goalkeeper to win the Yashin Trophy twice in October and has been a standout player for both club and country since his ÂŖ15m move from Arsenal in the summer of 2020, helping Villa into the Champions League and winning both the World Cup and Copa America as Argentinaâs No.1.
But heâs been heavily linked with a move away of late and the 32-year-old was seen with tears in his eyes and waving to the fans at Villa Park after their key win over Tottenham on Friday night, suggesting it could be his last ever appearance at home for the Premier League side ahead of their crucial final day game against Manchester United at Old Trafford, which could be his new home.
Responding to the footage of Martinez with tears in his eyes waving to the fans, Jamie Redknapp said it looked as though he was saying goodbye.
He said on Sky Sports:Â âWhat a signing heâs been. Amazing player â great goalkeeper. What a shame it would be but that looks like heâs waving goodbye for sure.
Roy Keane added: âHeâs been a good character. Obviously some people like him, he can be annoying sometimes â some of his antics â but heâs been a great signing and would be a big loss because it does look like heâs saying his goodbyes.â
After the game, Villa boss Emery provided an update on the goalkeeperâs future: âWe will see. Of course, it is the last match here [this season], and I donât know. We will see about the team, the players, but of course, they are responding on the field.â
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Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed previous reports after the game that âit could be his last appearance at Aston Villaâ.
He said: âDibu Martinez, emotional at full time as this could be his last appearance at Aston Villa â not sure yet but a possibility ahead of summer window.
âUnderstand Saudi Pro League clubs have approached Martinez in the recent weeks.
âEmi Martinez will assess all the options also from Europe after Saudi Pro League clubs approaches, as heâs expected to leave Aston Villa.â
But now a report from Argentinian outlet claims Martinez could yet stay in Europe, with Manchester United supposedly battling Barcelona for his signing.
Hansi Flick is on the lookout for a long-term replacement for Marc-Andre ter Stegen, whoâs missed most of this season through injury and hasnât convinced besides, while Ruben Amorim has reportedly asked United chiefs to source an upgrade for Andre Onana, whoâs made a number of high-profile errors this term.
DSports claim âEmiliano MartÃnez has offers from Manchester United and Barcelona to leave Aston Villaâ this summer.
