Emi Martinez nears Man Utd transfer deal

Manchester United and Aston Villa have opened talks to sign Emi Martinez, as the Argentinian goalkeeper pushes for a transfer to Old Trafford. The former Arsenal shot stopper is desperate to move to United and has reportedly said good bye to all of his ex-colleagues at Villa Park as he seeks a transfer move.

The 32-year-old goalkeeper has reportedly indicated that he is ready to transfer elsewhere, but Unai Emery, the Aston Villa boss will only sell at the transfer valuation of the club, said to be £40 million.

United have struggled in their efforts to find a long-term successor to David De Gea and current number 1 keeper Andre Onana could also be allowed to leave this summer to make way for Martinez.

It is understood that United have already begun talks and are ready to pay £30 million to sign Martinez, who has two years remaining on his current contract. Martinez is looking to double his current salary with a move to Old Trafford, as the keeper attempts to get his dream transfer move over the line before the beginning of the new season.