An Aston Villa star is reportedly ‘desperate’ to make the switch to Manchester United, turning down offers from other heavyweight clubs to secure his dream move. The Red Devils are making waves in the summer transfer window, and this latest development could shake up their squad dynamics.
Following the high-profile £63 million acquisition of Matheus Cunha from Wolves, Manchester United are now setting their sights on Brentford’s dynamic winger Bryan Mbeumo. Manager Ruben Amorim is prioritizing the addition of a wide forward and striker this summer, with further reinforcements in midfield and wing-back positions contingent on outgoing transfers.
However, the club faces challenges in offloading players. Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho, both deemed surplus to requirements, are struggling to attract suitors due to their hefty wage demands. Meanwhile, 20-year-old Alejandro Garnacho has been linked with Chelsea and Serie A champions Napoli as United look to streamline their squad.
Amorim is also eyeing an upgrade in the goalkeeping department. Despite Andre Onana’s efforts, his inconsistent performances have left the door open for a new No. 1. Enter Aston Villa’s Emiliano Martinez, a proven leader and World Cup winner, who has emerged as a prime target for the Red Devils. Villa’s asking price is reportedly set at £40 million, but United must first offload Onana to facilitate the move.
According to The Sun, Martinez is ‘desperately trying to push through a dream move’ to Old Trafford. The Argentine goalkeeper, a close friend of United’s Lisandro Martinez, has already rejected offers from other top clubs in hopes of joining the Manchester giants. Amorim, a ‘long-term admirer’ of Martinez, sees him as the ideal addition to inject leadership and experience into the squad.
A source revealed: “Emi is big pals with Argentina team-mate Lisandro Martinez and is keen to move. He has already knocked back a couple of big hitters in the hope of joining United. Amorim is a huge admirer of his. He tried to sign him for Sporting in 2020 but lost out to Villa. He wants to fill the squad with captains and leaders, and Emi fits the bill perfectly.”
Meanwhile, Aston Villa are already planning for life without Martinez. The club is in talks with Lille over a potential £40 million deal for Lucas Chevalier and is also monitoring Nice’s Marcin Bulka. The goalkeeping merry-go-round could soon be in full swing.
United and Villa have a recent history of business dealings, with Marcus Rashford’s loan move to Villa Park in January proving a resounding success. The 27-year-old reignited his form under Unai Emery, contributing four goals and six assists in 17 appearances and earning a recall to the England squad. However, his future remains uncertain due to his substantial £270,000-a-week wages.
As the summer transfer window heats up, all eyes are on Old Trafford to see how Amorim reshapes the squad. With Martinez’s potential arrival and other high-profile targets on the radar, Manchester United fans have plenty to be excited about.
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