Man Utd 'planning' swap deal to sign Emi Martinez from Aston Villa that will benefit both clubs
Manchester United are looking at Emiliano Martinez ahead of the transfer deadline and could include a player in what would be a stunning swap deal.
Man United have strengthened their attacking options this summer following the signings of Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko.
The trio cost around £200 million, with Ruben Amorim eyeing further additions ahead of Monday's transfer deadline.
Amorim is determined to add a goalkeeper to his squad following the underwhelming performances of Andre Onana and Altay Bayindir, who has started Man United's opening three Premier League games.
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Onana, meanwhile, started Man United's shock Carabao Cup defeat to Grimsby on Wednesday and failed to impress in goal.
Senne Lammens is on Man United's radar, with his club Royal Antwerp prepared to sanction his sale for £20 million.
But Lammens isn't Amorim's only goalkeeping option as they have also made inquiries over Aston Villa’s Martínez as a contingency.
Martinez has been at Villa since the summer of 2020, but his future appears to lie away from Villa Park.
He has been the subject of intense transfer speculation.
According to the Telegraph, a deal for Martinez is 'likely to be complicated', with the report claiming Jadon Sancho could go the other way which was raised during informal talks.
Man United are hoping to offload Sancho this summer.
Sancho has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford all summer but, as of yet, has yet to leave the club.
It appears the Red Devils would be prepared to offer Sancho to Villa as part of any deal to sign Martinez.
Villa are no strangers to taking Man United's outcasts as they signed Marcus Rashford on loan for the second half of last season.
Rashford made 17 appearances across all competitions for Villa and impressed in the Champions League.
Unai Emery could have the chance to resurrect the career of another Man United forward if they snap up Sancho before tomorrow's deadline.
Villa have been fairly quiet during the summer transfer window so the potential acquisition of Sancho would bolster Emery's attacking options this season.
Despite his performances at Man United, Sancho is clearly a player of talent, having shone in the Bundesliga with Borussia Dortmund.
He spent last season on loan at Chelsea, where he scored five goals in 41 games across all competitions.
Topics: Aston Villa, Manchester United, Football, Emiliano Martinez, Jadon Sancho
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