Manchester United has officially activated the operation to secure the services of Emiliano ‘Dibu’ Martínez, the Argentine goalkeeper who has shone with Aston Villa. According to journalist Gastón Edul, the club’s management at Old Trafford has already begun discussions to transfer the World Cup winner—a specific request from the new manager, Rubén Amorim, who is aiming for a drastic change in goal after an uncertain season from André Onana.
Amorim has made his intentions clear: he wants Dibu Martínez as the starting goalkeeper for the 2025/26 Premier League season. In his view, the Argentine keeper possesses the experience, character, and authority needed to lead an ambitious project from the back, one that seeks to bring United back to the top in both England and Europe.
On the other hand, Aston Villa is open to letting him leave this summer, but only if they receive an offer that reflects his status as one of the best goalkeepers in the world.
Dibu Martínez has built a strong reputation in recent years—not only for his success with the Argentina national team, winning the 2022 Qatar World Cup and two Copa América titles—but also for his impact at Aston Villa, helping the team reach the quarter-finals of the Champions League last season. His on-field performances and leadership in the dressing room make him one of United’s top targets.
This move comes as a response to Onana’s poor performances, whose mistakes have prompted the club’s leadership to seek an immediate replacement. If negotiations progress, Martínez’s transfer is expected to be one of the most high-profile moves of the summer transfer window in the Premier League.
