{"id":146713,"date":"2025-05-31T11:48:09","date_gmt":"2025-05-31T11:48:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/146713\/"},"modified":"2025-05-31T11:48:09","modified_gmt":"2025-05-31T11:48:09","slug":"coach-says-20m-player-he-knows-really-well-could-end-up-signing-for-man-united-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/146713\/","title":{"rendered":"Coach says \u00a320m player he knows really well could end up signing for Man United this summer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Manchester United had a miserable season, with the club finishing 15th in the Premier League, their worst-ever finish in the modern era.<\/strong><\/p>\n

With Ruben Amorim deciding to stay at Man United<\/a>, the club are expected to undergo a massive squad overhaul in the summer.<\/p>\n

Man United will aim to sign five new players<\/a> at least, while there is also expected to be a mass exodus, with several big names expected to leave.<\/p>\n

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<\/a>. <\/p>\n

\"PhotoPhoto by Alex Pantling\/Getty ImagesAston Villa star Emiliano Martinez tipped to sign for Manchester United<\/p>\n

The club has been linked with a replacement for Onana<\/a>, who has had a terrible time at the club since signing from Inter Milan.<\/p>\n

Onana has been widely criticised for being directly responsible for a number of goals the club has conceded in the recent past. <\/p>\n

Joan Garcia is one of the names Man United<\/a> have been linked with to replace him, but recent reports suggest Garcia is closer to joining Newcastle instead<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Aston Villa<\/a> goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez<\/a> has now been tipped to join Man United<\/a> by his former coach Neil Cutler. <\/p>\n

The \u00a320m<\/a> 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. <\/p>\n

He appeared to have played his final game for the club against Man United last week, with many believing Martinez waved Villa fans goodbye<\/a> after the game. <\/p>\n

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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<\/a>): <\/p>\n

\u201cThis summer is pivotal for Emi in terms of his career.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

\u201cBig 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.<\/p>\n

\u201cI don\u2019t think it\u2019s about money with Emi so I don\u2019t think he is ready to move to Saudi yet.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf he does move it would be to a much bigger club \u2014 one of the really big-hitters like Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atletico\u2026 or even Manchester United.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

\u201cUnited can\u2019t offer him Champions League football but the sheer size of the club and the size of the challenge might appeal to Emi.<\/p>\n

\u201cEmi 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.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe would look at United and say: \u2018Right, I can make this place better. I can help this club get back to where it was.\u2019<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s all about the challenge, he\u2019s all about the drive and the desire so I think United would suit him.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe thrives on the biggest occasions and could play for any team in the world as he\u2019s shown by winning the World Cup and Copa America with Argentina.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe would be a comfortable fit at United and would hit the ground running.\u201d<\/p>\n

Emiliano Martinez would be a great signing for Man United<\/p>\n

With Amorim deciding to stay at United, a significant squad rebuild is expected with the Red Devils aiming for five new signings at least. <\/p>\n

They are in desperate need of big characters in the dressing room who can influence the others around them. Martinez is one of them. <\/p>\n

With his big personality and leadership, he could be the sort of player the club needs to lead from the back. <\/p>\n

The Argentine has been a major part of Unai Emery\u2019s success at Aston Villa and could be the person to help Man United return to their best. <\/p>\n