Man Utd transfer bid for Emi Martinez ‘met with incredulity and rebuffed immediately' by Aston Villa
The Red Devils are in the market for a new goalkeeper following the injury to
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Man United have failed to loan Emiliano Martinez
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Andre Onana is currently sidelined with a hamstring injury
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The report claims that
However, this was met with disbelief from the West Midlands side as they "rebuffed it immediately" with "incredulity."
Martinez only signed a long-term deal at Villa Park last summer that is set to run until 2029.
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The club believe that there is "no gain" in letting their vice-captain move to Old Trafford on a temporary deal.
The
However, he appeared to say his goodbyes to supporters, which suggests he wants a new challenge.
Villa have dropped a hint that they are prepared for a change between the sticks, having
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Should Man United make another attempt to land the 2022 World Cup winner, they will have to stump up some cash.
The report states that Villa value Martinez at £40million.
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The Red Devils could also turn their attention to Senne Lammens of Royal Antwerp.
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It has been reported that talks have taken place for the shot-stopper with a
Onana picked up a hamstring injury earlier this month and could miss the start of the season.
This currently leaves manager
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Royal Antwerp star Senne Lammens has also been linked to Old Trafford
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Meanwhile, Man United have completed the
The Cameroonian forward becomes the
The club are far from being done in the market with reports claiming that
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This includes in between the sticks as well as a defensive midfielder and a striker.
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