Marco Bizot is “happy” Emi Martinez is staying at Aston Villa.

Martinez was linked with a late transfer to Manchester United before the summer transfer window closed.

Boss Unai Emery admitted the World Cup winner’s future was uncertain after he was left out of the Villa squad for their Premier League defeat to Crystal Palace just 24 hours before the transfer window closed.

Emery was asked about Martinez’s future during his post-match interviews, and he said: "It is one thing we have to fix.

"Tomorrow the window is finishing and we are expecting something to improve our squad. Keep calm.

"One of the circumstances is Emi Martinez, we will see tomorrow and then we try get the balance and work after the break."

Martinez ultimately ended up staying at Villa Park as Manchester United si

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