{"id":39324,"date":"2026-01-27T00:19:15","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T05:19:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/27\/world-cup-winner-closely-linked-with-manchester-united-and-available-for-just-40m\/"},"modified":"2026-01-27T00:19:15","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T05:19:15","slug":"world-cup-winner-closely-linked-with-manchester-united-and-available-for-just-40m","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/27\/world-cup-winner-closely-linked-with-manchester-united-and-available-for-just-40m\/","title":{"rendered":"World Cup winner closely linked with Manchester United and available for just \u00a340m"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/27\/world-cup-winner-closely-linked-with-manchester-united-and-available-for-just-40m\/#Emiliano_Martinez_available_for_just_40m\" >Emiliano Martinez available for just \u00a340m<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/27\/world-cup-winner-closely-linked-with-manchester-united-and-available-for-just-40m\/#Manchester_United_have_long-standing_interest_in_Emiliano_Martinez\" >Manchester United have long-standing interest in Emiliano Martinez<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/27\/world-cup-winner-closely-linked-with-manchester-united-and-available-for-just-40m\/#Martinez_would_be_a_world-class_signing\" >Martinez would be a world-class signing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Aston Villa are set to let Emiliano Martinez go in January, according to Football Insider.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Despite being a fan favorite and a pivotal figure in the club&#8217;s recent resurgence, new reports suggest the Midlands club may be prepared to let the Argentine shot-stopper leave.<\/p>\n<p>Widely considered to be one of the best players in his position worldwide, Emiliano Martinez could be acquired for a considerable amount of money in the modern transfer window, and there could be a fierce battle for his signature.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Emiliano_Martinez_available_for_just_40m\"><\/span>Emiliano Martinez available for just \u00a340m<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez in action (Photo by Stu Forster\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Speaking on Football Insider&#8217;s Transfer Insider podcast, transfer expert Pete O&#8217;Rourke provided insight into the developing situation.<\/p>\n<p>He suggested that Martinez&#8217;s departure had been considered for some time.<\/p>\n<p>Although a move did not materialize at the time, O&#8217;Rourke highlighted Inter Milan as a likely suitor, given that current goalkeeper Jan Sommer is nearing the end of his contract. However, the financial aspect is important.<\/p>\n<p>He noted that Martinez was one of Villa&#8217;s &#8220;big earners&#8221;, which could complicate a move to Italy, but said his \u00a340m valuation made him an attractive prospect for Premier League rivals with deeper pockets.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>he said:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe thought he would leave during the summer, there was a scene like that in the final game of the season at Villa Park.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Obviously the summer transfer didn&#8217;t happen, but he&#8217;s one of the top goalkeepers in the world and it&#8217;s no wonder clubs are keeping an eye on him.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We know that Inter Milan will be in the market for a new goalkeeper next summer because Jan Sommer is out of contract and Martinez will tick a lot of boxes for them.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It won&#8217;t be an easy deal because the fee for Villa to search for him will probably be quite high.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe&#8217;s contracted until 2029, so for a player like Martinez, who is making big money at Villa Park, it&#8217;s probably going to be a plus \u00a330m to \u00a340m.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Wages may also be an issue for them in that respect, but I&#8217;m sure a project like Inter is attractive for a player like Martinez.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manchester_United_have_long-standing_interest_in_Emiliano_Martinez\"><\/span>Manchester United have long-standing interest in Emiliano Martinez<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Inter Milan are monitoring the situation closely, while Manchester United have been linked with the Argentine since several transfer windows.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, Ruben Amorim also wanted to sign him in the summer, but due to the hierarchy at the club, Senne Ramens was chosen.<\/p>\n<p>The Red Devils face continued scrutiny over their defensive stability and the chance to sign a goalkeeper with a Premier League-proven winning mentality is reportedly very attractive to the Old Trafford hierarchy.<\/p>\n<p>United&#8217;s interest stems from Mart\u00ednez&#8217;s ability to organize a defense and his distribution skills, which suit a modern style of play.<\/p>\n<p>If Villa are indeed willing to settle for \u00a340m, United could comfortably meet that amount and potentially take over any plans Inter Milan have for the summer.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Martinez_would_be_a_world-class_signing\"><\/span>Martinez would be a world-class signing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There is little debate about Martinez&#8217;s family history. O&#8217;Rourke said: &#8220;He&#8217;s one of the top goalkeepers in the world and it&#8217;s no wonder clubs are keeping an eye on him.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Since joining Villa, Martinez has taken his game to new heights, culminating in a legendary performance for Argentina in Qatar, where his penalty shootout heroics clinched the World Cup title.<\/p>\n<p>His leadership, commanding presence in the box and elite shot-stopping ability make him a transformational player for any club.<\/p>\n<p>Secure players with your own status and secure players who can guarantee points on their own. With a fee in the region of \u00a340 million, he will be widely seen as the bargain of the summer.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Aston Villa are set to let Emiliano Martinez go in January, according to Football Insider. 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