Insider: Aston Villa star 'disappointed not to join Man United', transfer looms this summer
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(Credit: Imago) Fri 3 April 2026 12:00, UK Emiliano Martinez is likely to leave Aston Villa this summer but may have missed the boat on a move to Man United which fell through last year.The 33-year-old was heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford and even saw a loan offer from the Red Devils rebuffed by Villa, who were demanding a permanent fee.However, they went on to sign Senne Lammens, who has established himself as a key part of Michael Carrick’s side with some impressive displays this season.Former Man United chief scout Mick Brown told Football Insider that the club are happy with Lammens’ progress and do not plan to sign a new goalkeeper.That could leave Martinez scrambling for a new club, although there is expected to be interested from clubs in Europe and Saudi Arabia should he leave Aston Villa. 🔄 Aston Villa Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on signings, departures, and contract news from the Aston Villa boardroom. VISIT THE VILLA TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Why aren’t Man United interested in Emiliano Martinez?Brown previously told Football Insider that Man United will not sign a new goalkeeper and have pulled the plug on any move due to Lammens’ form.That will come as a blow to Martinez, who was keen to make the switch to Old Trafford last summer, although he is still widely expected to leave Villa Park.Emiliano MartinezAston Villa StatsAppearances246Clean Sheets81Goals Conceded293Yellow Cards26Red Cards1Emiliano Martinez’s stats since joining Aston Villa.
(via Transfermarkt)Despite missing out on a move away last summer, the goalkeeper is set to assess his options come the end of the season, with his future uncertain.“Man United aren’t going to be interested in Martinez,” Brown told Football Insider.“They wanted him last summer, everybody knew that, and it was a strange situation because he looked like he wanted to leave Villa but it never happened.“So he’s had to stay for another season and I heard he was disappointed not to join United.“But now they’ve got Lammens in goal and he has been brilliant since coming into the side, he’s been a big part of the success under Michael Carrick.“There’s no reason now why they would be looking for a new goalkeeper, so even if Martinez is available, I would be very surprised if they made a move.”Which clubs could make moves for Martinez?Despite Man United dropping their interest, there is no shortage of suitors for the goalkeeper, who has attracted interest from a number of top sides.Brown told Football Insider on 1 April that Martinez’s agent is in contact with multiple clubs as he has circled his client’s name in an attempt to find a move.Credit: ImagoInter Milan were heavily linked with a move for the goalkeeper during the January transfer window, and could accelerate their interest to sign him this summer.The Italian giants are hoping to sign a replacement for 37-year-old Yann Sommer, and see Martinez as their top target in his position.Meanwhile, Saudi Pro League sides have been long-term admirers of the Argentina international and could move again to lure him to the Middle East. 🦁 ASTON VILLA INSIDER UPDATE 🦁 Get the inside track on the Villa Park dugout, transfer strategy, player wages, and technical leadership at Bodymoor Heath. Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from Villa Park.