Manchester United to make summer move for Argentine World Cup winner

Manchester United to make summer move for Argentine World Cup winner

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 06:15 - 12.05.2023

Manchester United are reportedly in the market for a new goalkeeper as speculation over David De Gea's future intensifies.

Manchester United's goalkeeper search has reportedly led them to Argentina's heroic World Cup winner Emilio Martinez.

Manchester United keen on Martinez

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United boss Erik ten Hag is exploring his goalkeeping options as negotiations over a new contract with David de Gea continue to stall.

The Spanish international is out of contract this summer and has so far turned down United's first offer as he reportedly holds out for higher wages.

According to TyC Sports, Ten Hag who has been monitoring the likes of Porto stopper Diogo Costa and England No 1 Jordan Pickford, has turned his attention to Aston Villa shot-stopper and Argentine hero Martinez. 

A key contributor to Argentina's first World Cup trophy since 1986, the 30-year-old catapulted himself into legendary status in his home country last year.

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