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[Saba Sports News] Manchester United had been hoping to recruit a new goalkeeper before the transfer window closed, setting their sights on Aston Villa’s Emiliano Martinez. Notably, just before Villa’s match against Crystal Palace last weekend, this player was absent from Villa’s squad list, leading to speculation that Manchester United had already reached an agreement with Martinez. It is reported that Villa’s willingness to let him go is primarily due to the club’s poor financial management and significant debt, making it unable to retain this high-salary goalkeeper. On the other hand, Martinez himself is actively pushing for a move to Manchester United, indicating a strong desire to seek new challenges and development opportunities. He likely believes that joining Manchester United would allow him to compete on a higher platform and achieve his goal of winning more major trophies. Martinez has numerous honors, including winning the Yashin Trophy twice, the 2022 World Cup Golden Glove, the 2021 Copa America Golden Glove, and the Villa Player of the Season award, among others.