MU is rushing to search for a new goalkeeper before the transfer period is closed. In the context that Altay Bayindir has not left a mark, and Andrre Onana constantly made mistakes, the Red Devils leadership opened negotiations with Aston Villa about the case of Emiliano Martinez.
Martinez showed signs of Villa farewell last season, but a transfer has not yet come true. He was absent from the opening of the Premier League because of the suspension, before returning to the defeat of Brentford.
Despite signing a 4 -year contract last year, Martinez is said to want to go to Old Trafford, even ESPN has affirmed the World Cup championship goalkeeper to “desire” to join Man United. Earlier, the Red Devils' offer was also rejected by Villa.
In parallel with this deal, Man United also pursued the young goalkeeper Senne Lambens of Antwerp. The 22 -year -old has captured the first 4 matches for the Belgian team, but has been removed from the recent play list because of the transfer rumor.
According to the British press, Man United raised the proposal and if reached agreement, Lampens could go to Manchester to medical examination today.
Meanwhile, the legendary Dwight Yorke said Martinez was the ideal goalkeeper for the Red Devils. He emphasized: “Martinez has a large personality, has won the World Cup, catches a very good penalty and has all the qualities that Man United needs. I used to think that he would definitely go to Old Trafford, but the deal failed.”
In addition to Martinez and Lampens, Man United also aroused debate about giving the opportunity to Tom Heaton. The 39 -year -old goalkeeper was appreciated by some teammates than Bayindir and Onana during training sessions.
Heaton returned to Man United since 2021, but only played 3 matches in 4 years. He had been on the benches in defeats against Arsenal and Grimsby, but was not registered in the Burnley victory over the weekend.
Only a few days left to closed, Man United will have to decide quickly: Continuing to trust in Onana, giving the opportunity for Heaton, or violence to bring Martinez or Lampens, the names are expected to solve the wood frame problem that makes them headache from the beginning of the season.