Manchester United are making a shock £40million bid for Aston Villa keeper Emi Martinez, with the Argentine international set to leave the Midlands before the transfer deadline Emiliano Martinez is a wanted man late in the window (Image: Omar Arnau/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)

Manchester United are reportedly preparing a surprise £40million offer for Aston Villa's goalkeeper Emi Martinez. The Red Devils had previously passed up the opportunity to sign the Argentine international earlier in the summer, deeming the deal too costly when his £200,000-a-week wages were considered. ‌

Instead, United turned their attention to Royal Antwerp's highly sought-after young keeper Senne Lammens, securing his £20million signature ahead of several top European competitors . It was exp

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