British media: Aston Villa agrees to join Manchester United by Argentina s goalkeeper Martin

According to Birmingham Live, Aston Villa is willing to transfer Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez to Manchester United if a suitable offer is received. At present, the World Cup champion goalkeeper has publicly expressed his willingness to join the Red Devils, and Villa's management is not opposed to this. Martinez, 32 years old, is expected to be around £40 million in transfers. For Villa, who just missed the qualification for the Champions League next season and was facing financial pressure, the sale of Martinez will not only alleviate the economic difficulties, but also help the club comply with the Premier League's financial sustainability regulations. Villa will lose a considerable source of income in the new season due to missing the Champions League, so it may have to maintain a fiscal balance by selling some of its core players.

In the past two seasons, Martinez has performed well under coach Emery and has become a key figure in Villa's defense. However, given the club's current financial situation and the players' contracts with the team will last until 2027, letting him leave this summer may be a win-win option for all parties.

It is reported that Martinez himself has repeatedly hinted that he hopes to join the giant team on higher platforms, and Manchester United is regarded as its most likely next stop. According to the Times, Martinez is ready to leave the team and is waiting for Manchester United to make a formal offer.

Although Galatasaray also showed strong interest in Martinez, the Argentine goalkeeper prefers to move to Old Trafford rather than to go to the Turkish League.