Emi Martinez new club: Odds shorten at Aston Villa amid Man United transfer twist
Emi Martinez has been consistently linked with an Aston Villa exit this summer.
The Argentina international has easily been one of the most important players for the Villans in recent years, with a departure set to represent a huge blow in B6.
This has seen fan discourse surrounding the 32-year-old become somewhat bitter in recent weeks amid strong links to Manchester United.
With that being said, a spanner has now been thrown in the works at Villa Park as odds continue to be slashed as the new season edges closer.
Martinez transfer odds slashed at Aston Villa
There is no getting away from the fact that the ex-Arsenal man is one of the best goalkeepers in the world and has been for many years.
As a result, letting him go would prove to be a bold move by Unai Emery and Villa, moving into a hugely important campaign on all fronts.
| Stat (Premier League 24/25) | Emi Martinez |
| Appearances | 37 |
| Clean sheets | 8 |
| Goals conceded | 45 |
It appears that a new shot stopper is wanted as Marco Bizot looks set to join from Brest, while the Argentine’s future hangs in the balance.
With that being said, footage has now emerged of Martinez at Bodymoor Heath for pre-season training as odds have dropped for a stay in the Midlands.
This has seen the rates shorten on Bet365 (15 July) to 4/6, making this the most likely destination once the summer window ends on 3 September.
Now, the odds of a move to Manchester United have drifted to 7/2 with the same bookmakers, while the chances of a move to Chelsea or Atletico Madrid have also fallen away.
Aston Villa set for Martinez transfer boost
This looks to be the news that all Villa fans have been hoping for.
With the financial rulings in both the Premier League and UEFA competition, getting the wage bill down will be of paramount importance.
Regardless of this, selling world-class players that you have built up does seem to be the wrong way to go about building a better squad.
As a result, keeping Martinez away from Ruben Amorim’s side will be a massive boost to the chances of success in the upcoming campaign, both domestically and in European competition.
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