Manchester United Nears £40m Bid for Aston Villa Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez

Manchester United has been active in the 2025 transfer window, notably signing goalkeeper Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp for £18 million, making him the club's fifth major summer signing and pushing spending over £200 million. The club is also pursuing Aston Villa's Emiliano Martinez as a potential alternative goalkeeper, with reports indicating a £40 million offer is set to be submitted, as manager Ruben Amorim reportedly lacks confidence in current options Andre Onana and Altay Bayindir. Martinez has expressed a desire to join United, despite Aston Villa's frustration with his conduct, while his teammate Lisandro Martinez has praised his quality, calling him an "animal" following their World Cup success with Argentina. Meanwhile, former United player Alejandro Garnacho was sold to Chelsea for £40 million, a move lamented by Emi Martinez, who considers Garnacho a 'little treasure.' Manchester United's recent win over Burnley has temporarily secured Amorim's position, allowing him to focus on strengthening the squad before the transfer deadline. The club continues to address key weaknesses, particularly in the goalkeeper position, navigating negotiations for both Lammens and Martinez as the window closes.