{"id":39613,"date":"2026-01-28T06:37:46","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T11:37:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/28\/manchester-united-maintain-interest-in-south-american-star-from-premier-league-rivals\/"},"modified":"2026-01-28T06:37:46","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T11:37:46","slug":"manchester-united-maintain-interest-in-south-american-star-from-premier-league-rivals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/28\/manchester-united-maintain-interest-in-south-american-star-from-premier-league-rivals\/","title":{"rendered":"Manchester United maintain interest in South American star from Premier League rivals"},"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 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Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Manchester United are once again exploring the possibility of signing Emiliano Martinez, with Spanish newspaper Ficajes reporting that the club remain keenly interested in Aston Villa and Argentina&#8217;s No. 1.<br \/><\/strong><br \/>United had targeted Martinez in last summer&#8217;s transfer window, but ultimately opted to sign young Belgian goalkeeper Senne Lamence instead.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the decision, the club&#8217;s admiration for Martinez remains.<\/p>\n<p>The Red Devils are currently re-evaluating their goalkeeping department as concerns remain about the depth behind first-choice goalkeeper Lamence.<\/p>\n<p>Altai Vaindir is currently the main back-up, but questions remain within the club as to whether he is fit to play long-term if needed.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manchester_United_need_depth_in_goalkeeping_department\"><\/span>Manchester United need depth in goalkeeping department<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>United are therefore looking to move up their goalkeeping ranks, with Martinez once again emerging as one of the best options on the shortlist.<\/p>\n<p>Man United remain keen on signing Martinez and could make a formal approach later this year.<\/p>\n<p>The timing could be opportune, as Aston Villa are in a position where they need to comply with financial regulations and raise funds to support their ambitious efforts to strengthen their squad.<\/p>\n<p>As a result, Villa are reportedly willing to sell Martinez for a transfer fee in the region of \u00a340 million, a sum that reflects his status as one of the world&#8217;s best goalkeepers.<\/p>\n<p>Since joining from Arsenal in 2020, Martinez has been a game-changer at Villa Park.<\/p>\n<p>His commanding presence, leadership and elite shot-stopping ability have helped Villa evolve into one of the Premier League&#8217;s most competitive teams.<\/p>\n<p>Martinez continued to excel under Unai Emery and played a key role in Villa&#8217;s unexpected rise to the top of the table this season.<\/p>\n<p>On the international stage, Martinez&#8217;s heroic performances for the Argentina national team cemented his worldwide reputation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Emi_Martinez_is_considered_one_of_the_best_goalkeepers\"><\/span>Emi Martinez is considered one of the best goalkeepers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Aston Villa&#8217;s Emiliano Martinez (Photo by Dan Mullan\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>His defining moment came at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, where he made a series of spectacular saves, including a vital penalty stop, helping Argentina win their third world title.<\/p>\n<p>His mentality, character and clutch performances under pressure have made him one of the most admired goalkeepers in world football.<\/p>\n<p>For Man United, signing Martinez would represent both experience and quality in one package.<\/p>\n<p>He is used to playing from the back, dominates in the air and is excellent in one-on-one situations.<\/p>\n<p>If Villa are open to negotiations and United are prepared to invest heavily in the position, Martinez could become one of Old Trafford&#8217;s most important goalkeeping acquisitions since David de Gea arrived more than a decade ago.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Man United plan to sign high-profile AFCON players with \u00a375m prize money<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Manchester United are once again exploring the possibility of signing Emiliano Martinez, with Spanish newspaper Ficajes reporting that the club remain keenly interested in Aston Villa and Argentina&#8217;s No. 1.United had targeted Martinez in last summer&#8217;s transfer window, but ultimately opted to sign young Belgian goalkeeper Senne Lamence instead. 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