Emi Martinez looks increasingly likely to remain at Aston Villa this season after boss Unai Emery handed him a starting role against Brentford.

Manchester United’s summer hunt for a new goalkeeper took a dramatic turn when their interest in Aston Villa star Emiliano Martinez hit a dead end. Despite strong pleas from manager Ruben Amorim, the club’s hierarchy reportedly refused to spend big on the Argentine World Cup winner.

Gary Neville has called on Manchester United to act quickly in the transfer market and sign a new goalkeeper, warning that the lack of a commanding No.1 is "undermining" Ruben Amorim’s early attempts to rebuild the team. With Andre Onana sidelined and Altay Bayindir producing another costly error in the defeat to Arsenal, Neville insists United need a strong personality in goal to steady the squad.

Gary Neville has warned Manchester United they face finishing "eighth or ninth" unless they sign a new goalkeeper to replace Andre Onana.

Manchester United can make a "show of big intent" by signing Gianluigi Donnarumma, with the Italian potentially a better option than Emi Martinez.