Manchester United have reportedly initiated contact with Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez as they prepare for Andre Onana's departure from Old Trafford, according to recent reports.
As reported by TouchlineX on X (via @LeoParadizo), the Red Devils are already in discussions with the Argentina World Cup winner to take over from Onana, who is expected to leave the club after just one season.
Onana joined Manchester United from Inter Milan in 2023 following an impressive campaign that saw him help the Serie A side reach the Champions League final, where they narrowly lost 1-0 to Manchester City.
However, the 29-year-old Cameroonian has experienced a turbulent time at United, facing frequent criticism for his performances as the club finished in the bottom half of the Premier League table last season.
United's Rebuilding Plans Under Amorim
The potential signing of Martinez would represent a significant statement of intent from Manchester United as they look to strengthen new manager Rúben Amorim's squad following their disappointing Premier League campaign.
The club has already begun their summer transfer activity with the acquisition of Brazilian attacker Matheus Cunha from Wolverhampton Wanderers, signaling their determination to rebuild under Amorim's leadership.
Martinez, who rose to global prominence during Argentina's 2022 World Cup triumph, has established himself as one of the Premier League's top goalkeepers during his time at Aston Villa. His commanding presence and penalty-saving expertise could provide United with the stability they've lacked between the posts.
Neither club has officially commented on the potential transfer, and it remains to be seen whether Aston Villa would be willing to part with their first-choice goalkeeper, especially given their recent qualification for European competition.
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