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Man Utd to get their man?! Red Devils close in on deal to land Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez amid stunning release clause revelation

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<p>The Red Devils have been linked with the World Cup-winning goalkeeper for some time, with <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/man-utd-emi-martinez-move-red-devils-aston-villa-argentina-goalkeeper-following-andre-onana-injury/blt2b37ee87a178accc" target="_blank">efforts to bring him on board at Old Trafford said to have been stepped up</a>. For now, Martinez has <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/what-now-emi-martinez-aston-villa-goalkeeper-pre-season-goodbye-man-utd-links/bltaf656a0156ea63da" target="_blank">returned to pre-season training at Villa</a>.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>That may not be the case for long as <a href="https://www.clarin.com/deportes/dibu-martinez-punto-dar-gran-salto-carrera-aseguran-pasa-aston-villa-manchester-united-cifra-millonaria_0_zwFrA5uSMd.html?srsltid=AfmBOorjPOkMMWmuDUU3drIQPrLU5zyULlIsxtgv5e6x1eBgS9wn0nK1 " target="_blank"><em>Clarin</em></a>, the biggest newspaper in Argentina, claim that Martinez has “everything ready” to trade the West Midlands for the North West of England. They consider a deal to be “close”.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>It is also claimed that Martinez has a €25 million (£22m/$29m) release clause in his contract. Said fee would see the enigmatic 32-year-old <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/man-utd-why-emi-martinez-transfer-success-uncertainty-old-trafford-goalkeeper-andre-onana/blt18d122180926a901" target="_blank">become a bargain addition for United</a>. They are, however, willing to pay more than that figure in order to reach an agreement that suits all parties.</p>

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<p>With the Red Devils reluctant to part with a fee up front, as is often the case with release clauses, they are prepared to sweeten the deal for Villa by increasing the terms and spreading payment over a number of instalments. That approach will also <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/surprised-man-utd-emi-martinez-transfer-talk-shocks-ex-aston-villa-garish-argentine-goalkeeper-best-world/bltfd3209d392f38959" target="_blank">allow them to fend off rival interest</a> from Turkey and the Saudi Pro League.</p>

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<p>Martinez is tied to a contract at Villa Park until 2029, but is seemingly willing to take on a new challenge. If he moves to Manchester, then the Argentina international will inherit starting duties for United from Cameroonian custodian <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/andre-onana-forced-out-of-man-utd-s-pre-season-injury-ruben-amorim-sign-new-goalkeeper-after-all/bltf0bc8c2a7fed1510" target="_blank">Andre Onana - who is currently nursing an injury</a>.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR MARTINEZ?

Man Utd to get their man?! Red Devils close in on deal to land Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez amid stunning release clause revelation | Goal.com

In a summer of secret release clauses, Emi Martinez reportedly has one at Aston Villa that could work in Manchester United’s favour.

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