Manchester United have opened negotiations with Aston Villa over the transfer of Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez, according to multiple reports on 15 July. Talks are described as a “concrete move” by the Premier League club, marking Martínez as a priority signing for new United manager Ruben Amorim. No fee has been disclosed and discussions are still at an early stage. Separately, Aston Villa are interested in acquiring United winger Alejandro Garnacho, though their interest has so far stopped at an initial enquiry. It is unclear whether Garnacho could become part of the Martínez negotiations or whether the two pursuits will be handled independently.