£21.6m Premier League star has "everything ready" to join Man United amid Andre Onana injury
Andre Onana is dealing with a hamstring injury, which could cause him to miss some of the pre-season.
Manchester United are beginning their pre-season this weekend as they face Leeds United in a friendly match on Saturday, but their attention will also be on the transfer window with Ruben Amorim keen to improve his squad ahead of the new season.
One of the positions of contention is the goalkeeper spot, with Andre Onana receiving a lot of criticism last season, amid reports that United were considering replacing the Cameroon international.
He is set to miss some of the pre-season with a hamstring strain, and United are reportedly getting closer and closer to replacing the 29-year-old, despite reports saying that Onana is set to stay at United next season.
Emi Martinez has “everything ready” to join Man United
One of the players linked with a move to Old Trafford to replace Onana is Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, who has a £21.6m release clause at Villa, with the club keen to make some player sales this summer to generate some more money for Unai Emery to spend.
The 32-year-old reportedly wants a move to Old Trafford, and there seems to be mutual interest with the Red Devils keen to bring in an upgrade to Onana. Martinez would certainly be that as he has to be considered as one of the best stoppers in the world.
According to Argentinian newspaper Clarin, Martinez is keen on the move to United, and has “everything ready” to facilitate a move. However, there have been no reports indicating that United have made an offer for the 32-year-old, or that Villa have given the green light for the transfer.
Last season, the Argentine made 53 appearances for Aston Villa. He conceded 61 goals and managed to keep 16 clean sheets. Nine of his clean sheets came in the Premier League, which was the same amount that Onana managed to keep for Man United.
Man Utd also linked to West Ham target
Martinez isn’t the only goalkeeper who has been linked with a move to Old Trafford in recent weeks. Last week, it was reported that United are considering a move to sign Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, who at the age of 22, is a much younger option, and one for the future.
He would be more of a challenger for Onana rather than a straight-up replacement for him. Signing competition for the Cameroon international could be a good idea to try and resuscitate his best form like he showed at Inter Milan before coming to Old Trafford.
West Ham are also keen on signing Suzuki, who is estimated to be worth around £17m. Last year, the Japanese international made 37 appearances for the Italian side, conceding 53 goals, and keeping eight clean sheets.