Manchester United unexpectedly enter a fierce battle with Inter Milan in the race to sign the World Cup winner.

Man Utd are closely tracking Emiliano Martinez as Aston Villa are ready to sell the goalkeeper. The Red Devils must compete with Inter Milan to bring the World Cup winner to Old Trafford.

The transfer market is heating up daily with news that Aston Villa are willing to listen to offers for the star goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. Immediately, Manchester United have been put on “alert,” ready to jump into the race despite facing fierce competition from Italy.

Man Utd have restarted negotiations for Emiliano Martinez.

According to former chief scout of Man Utd, Mick Brown told Football Insider that Martinez has always been a priority on the Red Devils’ shopping list. Although young keeper Senne Lammens has shown progress and reliability between the sticks, the class of the World Cup winner remains an irresistible temptation.

“Lammens has played well and is dependable, but Martinez is world-class. If Villa are willing to sell at a reasonable price, M.U would be foolish not to seize this opportunity to upgrade the squad,” Brown commented.

However, the path to bringing Martinez to Old Trafford is not without its obstacles. Reliable journalist Gianluca Di Marzio revealed that Inter Milan have already made initial contacts with the 33-year-old’s agent. The Serie A giants are urgently seeking a replacement for Yann Sommer and see Martinez as their number one target.

From Aston Villa’s perspective, they are open to letting Martinez go in order to reinvest in other long-term positions. Although a “bomb” of a transfer deal in January is unlikely, all major clubs are preparing for a major showdown next summer.

For Manchester United, owning Martinez isn’t just about on-field performance — it’s also a statement of ambition in their bid to return to the top.