It all seemed done and dusted back in May. In tears after a 2–0 win over Tottenham, Emiliano “Dibu” Martinez appeared to bid farewell to Villa Park. A summer exit looked inevitable. But two months later, the World Cup winner is still at Aston Villa—with no serious suitor in sight.
Man United’s bold (and failed) move
After Barcelona backed out early, Manchester United tried their luck—but not with a transfer. Instead, the Red Devils offered a loan deal as a potential replacement for André Onana. Villa’s response? A firm no. According to the Daily Mail, the proposal was met with “incredulity” in Birmingham. The club has no intention of letting their No.1 go without a proper, permanent deal.
Market stuck for one of the world’s best
At 32, despite being named the world’s best goalkeeper two years running, Martinez remains in limbo. His camp continues to explore options, but time is running out. As things stand, the once-certain transfer might collapse entirely, and Dibu could end up starting the new season in a Villa shirt.
A move is still possible—but this has been anything but a smooth summer for the Argentina.
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