Manchester United had a miserable season, with the club finishing 15th in the Premier League, their worst-ever finish in the modern era.
With Ruben Amorim deciding to stay at Man United, the club are expected to undergo a massive squad overhaul in the summer.
Man United will aim to sign five new players at least, while there is also expected to be a mass exodus, with several big names expected to leave.
Among those linked with a move away is the goalkeeper, with previous reports suggesting that the manager has lost his patience with Amorin now ready to sell Andre Onana.
Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty ImagesAston Villa star Emiliano Martinez tipped to sign for Manchester United
The club has been linked with a replacement for Onana, who has had a terrible time at the club since signing from Inter Milan.
Onana has been widely criticised for being directly responsible for a number of goals the club has conceded in the recent past.
Joan Garcia is one of the names Man United have been linked with to replace him, but recent reports suggest Garcia is closer to joining Newcastle instead.
Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has now been tipped to join Man United by his former coach Neil Cutler.
The £20m star is considered one of the best goalkeepers in the world, especially after his heroics in the World Cup to help Argentina become World Champions.
He appeared to have played his final game for the club against Man United last week, with many believing Martinez waved Villa fans goodbye after the game.
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But Cutler believes that the 32-year-old will only leave a massive club like Villa for a bigger club like Man United where he would thrive. He said (via The Sun):
“This summer is pivotal for Emi in terms of his career.
“He’s been voted the best goalie in the world twice and there seems to be an opportunity for him this summer, with all of his options open.
“Big clubs are queuing up to speak to him and he either stays at a massive club like Villa or he goes to a truly world-class club.
“I don’t think it’s about money with Emi so I don’t think he is ready to move to Saudi yet.
“If he does move it would be to a much bigger club — one of the really big-hitters like Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atletico… or even Manchester United.
“United can’t offer him Champions League football but the sheer size of the club and the size of the challenge might appeal to Emi.
“Emi has the confidence required to play for a massive club like United and would feel he could affect the club in a really positive way.
“He would look at United and say: ‘Right, I can make this place better. I can help this club get back to where it was.’
“He’s all about the challenge, he’s all about the drive and the desire so I think United would suit him.
“He thrives on the biggest occasions and could play for any team in the world as he’s shown by winning the World Cup and Copa America with Argentina.
“He would be a comfortable fit at United and would hit the ground running.”
Emiliano Martinez would be a great signing for Man United
With Amorim deciding to stay at United, a significant squad rebuild is expected with the Red Devils aiming for five new signings at least.
They are in desperate need of big characters in the dressing room who can influence the others around them. Martinez is one of them.
With his big personality and leadership, he could be the sort of player the club needs to lead from the back.
The Argentine has been a major part of Unai Emery’s success at Aston Villa and could be the person to help Man United return to their best.