It will be cleaned up on the line at Manchester United. Earlier this spring, David de Gea was linked with a return to Old Trafford, but the United legend extended his contract with Fiorentina, doubled his salary and made himself out of the question anyway. Several goalkeepers have been linked to the Red Devils, this month two goalkeepers have been in focus, we only have faith in the veteran of the two.
According to Corriere della Serra, Manchester United have set their sights on Atalanta goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi, and the 24-year-old has had a rapid development over the past year, which was rewarded with a call-up to the Italian national team. Atalanta are in no hurry to sell Carnesecchi, with a contract until 2028, but should be open to bids of 40 million euros+.
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If Manchester United follow this path by making a 24-year-old Onana replacement, with his 88 games at the top level in Italy, this is asking for trouble. Manchester United desperately need a goalkeeper who can deliver in the world’s toughest league, the club cannot afford a goalkeeper who spends 1-2 seasons adapting to the pace and intensity of the Premier League. For the English media, a Carnesecchi signing will also be a gift package, where the first signs of weakness as United’s first goalkeeper will be inflated – and followed up for the rest of the season.
What Manchester United need now, or rather must have now, is an experienced goalkeeper who has delivered under the biggest spotlights with the toughest working conditions – and has delivered in the Premier League over time. This goalkeeper is Emi Martinez.
TyC Sports reported earlier this year that Manchester United management had approached Aston Villa in January for a potential Martinez signing, but were put off by the price demand. Now the situation is completely different, where Martinez himself is ready to leave Villa Park – with a clear favorite: Manchester United.
Argentine ESPN reported over the weekend:
-Talks have already started. Of all the options he has in his near future, Manchester United is the one that excites him the most. The clubs will take their time, but yes, I can confirm that the contact between Manchester United and Martinez has already started…. Dibu Martínez already knows that Manchester United want him in goal next season, reports ESPN.
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Martinez is the goalkeeper who really gets under the skin of the opponents, creates calm and security for his own defense – and delivers consistently at a very high level in the world’s toughest league and for world champion Argentina. Exactly what Manchester United need. An Italian 24-year-old who has shown great promise, but has less than a hundred games at the top level in Italy, is not the goalkeeper who can give the United defence and supporters the necessary security in the last defence.
Emi Martinez must be brought to Old Trafford.
