Manchester United reportedly contacted a possible Andre Onana replacement six months ago and they are still keen on the Premier League goalkeeper this summer.
Manchester United reportedly contacted Aston Villa regarding goalkeeper Emi Martinez as early as January, amidst growing concerns over Andre Onana's performances under manager Ruben Amorim.
United, who endured a disappointing 15th-place finish, missing out on European football, were looking to strengthen their squad mid-season.
Onana's inconsistent form, culminating in being dropped for the April clash against Newcastle, prompted the club to explore other options.
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According to Argentine outlet TyC Sports, United inquired about Martinez during the January transfer window but ultimately decided to stick with Onana.
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This decision proved costly, as Onana's struggles continued. He made several high-profile errors, including two in a 2-2 draw against Lyon in the Europa League quarter-final.
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This match followed a public spat with former United midfielder Nemanja Matic, now at Lyon. Matic criticised Onana for claiming United were better than Lyon, labeling him "one of the worst goalkeepers in Man United history." Onana's subsequent errors in the game fueled further criticism and jeers from Lyon supporters.
Onana's poor form eventually led to his replacement by Altay Bayindir, who also had a difficult time, notably in United's 4-1 loss to Newcastle.
TYC Sports also reports that United remain interested in Martinez should he leave Villa this summer. The Argentine, a two-time Best FIFA Men's Goalkeeper, appears poised for a move.
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He seemingly bid farewell to Villa fans during their final home game, a 2-0 victory over Tottenham, and was later sent off in the season finale against United at Old Trafford, a match that saw Villa miss out on Champions League qualification.
When questioned about his future, Martinez stated, "I don't know, I come here to play for the national team, and that's the only thing that matters to me right now. Do I want to move to a new club? The transfer window just opened, so there's still a long way to go," as per Dailymail.