Manchester United’s pre-season preparations have been overshadowed by growing concerns over squad depth, with several positions still in need of reinforcement.
Ruben Amorim’s side is expected to be active in the transfer market, especially with Andre Onana currently sidelined by a hamstring issue.
The club’s decision-makers have made it clear they will back the new manager with smart additions, even if marquee deals are unlikely in the short term.
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INEOS are also wary of past recruitment mistakes, and there’s a renewed focus on experience, mentality, and value in any incoming transfers.
Goalkeeper is one area drawing increased attention, with recent performances from Andre Onana under scrutiny and his fitness now another issue.
This has led Manchester United to consider a potential swoop for World Cup-winning goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.
The Aston Villa star looked certain to leave Villa Park at the end of the 2024/25 season, having delivered an emotional farewell to supporters, suggesting his time in the Midlands was coming to a close.
At that point, a summer transfer felt like a formality — but the situation has since shifted.
Villa, having eased their Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) concerns by selling their women’s team, are no longer under financial pressure to sell.
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Emiliano Martinez remains under contract until 2029, and any move would now require a serious offer.
Despite interest from the Saudi Pro League, Martinez is said to have rejected that route, prioritising a future in top-level European football.
He is reportedly open to a move to Manchester United and is now awaiting a formal approach.
Even though the Red Devils won’t feature in European football in the 2025/26 season, Martinez is not put off by the club’s current position and is believed to admire the project under Amorim.
For now, he has rejoined Unai Emery’s squad for pre-season training and is expected to feature in Villa’s friendly against Walsall before the squad departs for tours in Germany and the United States, as reported by GOAL.
A move could still happen — but the ball is firmly in United’s court.
