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Manchester United have stepped into the transfer ring once again — and this time, they’re aiming straight for a World Cup winner.
As per reports backed by TEAMtalk, the Red Devils have made a move for Emiliano Martinez, the Argentina No.1 hailed by Lionel Messi himself as the “best in the world.”
After a shaky season between the sticks, United seem ready to rethink their goalkeeper plans. Andre Onana has had a mixed couple of year at Old Trafford.
While he’s shown glimpses of quality, the mistakes have piled up, and patience is running low. And now Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim appears open to change.
Martinez, who played a huge role in Argentina’s World Cup and Copa America victories, is now high on United’s radar.
Reports in Argentina confirm that the Aston Villa shot-stopper has received offers from both Manchester United and Barcelona. Messi’s seal of approval, calling him “the best in the world,” only adds more weight to the interest.
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The 32-year-old’s emotional wave to fans after Villa’s win over Spurs has fueled talk of a summer exit.
The club is reportedly under pressure to sell before June 30 due to financial rules. And with Martinez attracting top-tier attention, the timing could line up perfectly.
Despite Saudi clubs offering huge paychecks, Martinez is said to prefer staying in Europe. His experience and winning mentality would certainly bring a fresh edge to United’s defense — and maybe a few clean sheets that don’t come with heart palpitations.
Villa boss Unai Emery played it cool when asked about his keeper’s future:
“We will see. Of course, it is the last match here [this season], and I don’t know.”
That uncertainty only adds to the drama. United fans hoping for a safe pair of hands might soon get one who’s already handled the World Cup final — and come out on top.
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Vishal Bhawani is a sub-editor for the Affiliate Content team and a writer and sub-editor for the Football Wires team at The Sporting News. Based in Indore, India, he holds a Diploma in Operations and Management from Maharashtra University.
Before joining TSN in May 2024, Vishal contributed to Football Express and Six Sports and ran his own blog, Anfield Home, as a passionate Liverpool fan. An avid traveler, he follows multiple sports, including cricket, soccer, and tennis.
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