Emiliano Martinez’s future is back in the spotlight. Despite long-standing links to Manchester United, the Premier League club ultimately decided against pursuing the Argentine goalkeeper, leaving the Aston Villa star open to a potential move to a Champions League side.
Martinez bid farewell to Aston Villa supporters at the end of the 2024/25 season, sparking speculation that his time in Birmingham was coming to an end. While the 2022 World Cup winner was eager for a new challenge, negotiations stalled in the final days of the transfer window.
United made a formal offer for the 32-year-old, but it was structured as a loan deal with a purchase option — a proposal Villa rejected, insisting they would only consider a permanent transfer.
Now, Galatasaray has emerged as a serious contender f