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Man Utd warned Emi Martinez isn't the 'perfect person' after antics for Aston Villa & Argentina - but Red Devils told goalkeeper would be a 'massive improvement' on Andre Onana

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<p>Onana has been strongly linked with a move away from United after a dismal 2024-25 campaign that again saw him come in for criticism due to a string of costly goalkeeping errors. According to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-14882523/Man-United-transfer-fee-Andre-Onana-fire-keeper-looks-set-STAY-suitors-refused-meet-asking-price.html" target="_blank"><em>Daily Mail</em></a>, United have put a £30 million ($41m) price tag on the Cameroonian amid links with Ligue 1 outfit Monaco.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Aston Villa No.1 Emi Martinez has been touted as a possible replacement for Onana, with <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/45556075/andre-onana-keen-man-united-stay-amid-monaco-interest-sources" target="_blank"><em>ESPN</em></a> reporting that the Argentine is open to a potential switch to Old Trafford. United legend Paul Parker thinks that would be a positive move from head coach Ruben Amorim, though he does have some concerns about Martinez's personality. The World Cup winner has developed a reputation as football's <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/emi-martinez-not-world-best-goalkeeper-argentina-aston-villa-football-ultimate-wind-up-merchant/blt302f3f4e84a892c0" target="_blank">ultimate wind-up merchant</a> in recent years, with his controversial antics often overshadowing his impressive shot-stopping abilities.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Speaking to <strong>GOAL</strong> - in association with <a href="https://www.gameshub.com/" target="_blank"><em>Gameshub</em></a> -  Parker called Martinez one of the top five goalkeepers on the planet. When asked if the Argentine would be an upgrade on Onana, the former United defender said: "Definitely an upgrade, but it's the person you're going to bring. Everyone knows about him and what his manner is like. If you're going to take a step forward, you can't always get the perfect person. Personality-wise, some of it you don't want to see, but he's going to be a massive improvement [on Onana]. You're bringing in maybe one of the top five keepers in the world, and I'm quite sure that he wants Man Utd on his CV."</p>

WHAT PARKER SAID

<p>Martinez signed a new contract at Villa in August last year that ties him to the club until 2029, but it has been reported that United could secure his services for around £40m ($55m) this summer. However, the Red Devils will have to move quickly if they are to close a deal for the Argentina international, who is <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/chelsea-enter-emiliano-martinez-race-aston-villa-manchester-united-galatasaray/blt73635a347053e14c" target="_blank">also attracting attention from Chelsea</a>, Atletico Madrid and clubs in Saudi Arabia.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

Man Utd warned Emi Martinez isn't the 'perfect person' after antics for Aston Villa & Argentina - but Red Devils told goalkeeper would be a 'massive improvement' on Andre Onana | Goal.com

Manchester United have been told Aston Villa&apos;s Emi Martinez would be a &quot;massive improvement&quot; on Andre Onana, even if he isn&apos;t the &quot;perfect person&quot;.

Man Utd warned Emi Martinez isn&apos;t the &apos;perfect person&apos; after antics for Aston Villa &amp; Argentina - but Red Devils told goalkeeper would be a &apos;massive improvement&apos; on Andre Onana

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