Manchester United are preparing to enter the transfer market for a new goalkeeper as speculation over the future of long-term No 1 goalkeeper David de Gea grows
Manchester United's search for a new goalkeeper is set to lead them to World Cup winner Emilio Martinez - but they face a three-way battle for his signature.
Manager Erik ten Hag is pursuing his options as negotiations over a new contract with David de Gea continue to stall. After 12 consecutive seasons at United's No 1 position, the Spaniard's contract expires this summer and if he wants to stay at Old Trafford he will have to take a huge pay cut from his salary. his 375,000/week.
Ten Hag has tracked the likes of Porto striker Diogo Costa while the club have also been linked with England No 1 Jordan Pickford, but now Argentina hero Martinez is on the radar. The 30-year-old launched himself into his country's folklore last year after becoming an integral part of them when he won the crown for the first time since 1986. And now, the former Arsenal player is being pursued by three Premier League clubs if he decides to leave Aston Villa this summer. TYC Sports reporter Gaston Edul has reported that as well as United, Chelsea and Spurs are hunting for his signature, it cannot be stopped by returning the 17m that the Birmingham club repaid in 2020.
The outlet claims that Martinez plans to switch clubs this summer. Tottenham are believed to be leading the chase but it remains to be seen whether the Argentinian considers joining rivals from his former club Arsenal in north London.
With Hugo Lloris injured and sidelined for the rest of the season due to fears he will play his last game for the club, Daniel Levy's side are also looking for a new goalkeeper. Chelsea are also considering their options to replace the lackluster Kepa, but both London clubs currently have no permanent coaches and it's unlikely United will miss out on next season's Champions League,
could be hastened by his seemingly icy relationship with Unai Emery. While the keeper was praised for his performance in the Qatar final, his post-match antics were divisive as he mocked French striker Kylian Mbappe and made comments only obscene with his won medal.
It led the Spaniard to publicly vow to correct his behaviour, then in February lamented it again after Martinez took a corner against Arsenal at Villa Park, when his team 3-2 lead. The move backfired, with the Gunners clearing space for Gabriel Martinelli, who shot into an empty net. "It was he who decided to stand up. They were the main characters but I told him I didn't like it," Emery said afterward. he say. "I told him that maybe (the goalkeepers) can score goals once or twice, have more goals scored against him. (We) took longer than I wanted. "
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