Manchester United have emerged as the frontrunners in the pursuit of a £45 million-rated Premier League goalkeeper, according to recent reports. The Red Devils, under the management of Ruben Amorim, are making swift moves to fend off competition from both domestic and international rivals for the acquisition of Emiliano Martinez.
The club’s summer transfer dealings have been relatively subdued, with only Matheus Cunha and Diego Leon joining the ranks. The financial constraint has been compounded by the difficulty in offloading certain high-wage earners such as Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, Alejandro Garnacho, and Antony, who remain contracted to the club.
After a disappointing 15th-place finish in the Premier League last season, the need for a robust rebuild is pressing. Amorim has identified strengthening the goalkeeper position as a key priority, particularly as Andre Onana’s form has waned substantially during the last campaign.
Sources suggest that while no personal animosity exists between Amorim and Onana, the United manager is frustrated by Onana’s inconsistency in executing foundational goalkeeper skills, deemed crucial for building play from the back. Although the club has been open to offers, none have materialised, complicating plans for Onana’s replacement.
As such, Manchester United’s sights are set on Aston Villa’s Emiliano Martinez, the Argentinian shot-stopper once hailed as one of the Premier League’s finest. Despite a dip in form, Martinez remains a high-calibre target and is available for transfer as Villa aim to circumnavigate potential PSR infractions.
Recent reports from TyC Sports reveal Amorim’s explicit request for Martinez, amidst interest from European giants such as Barcelona and Galatasaray, as well as clubs from Saudi Arabia. Manchester United have moved quickly, positioning themselves as the leading contenders for the Argentine’s signature.
As United continue their transfer pursuits, securing Martinez could be pivotal in Amorim’s plans to instil defensive solidity and initiate attacks from deeper areas, marking a significant step in the club’s ongoing transformation.
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