Unai Emery hailed Aston Villa star Emi Martinez for his sensational performance against Everton following a failed move to Manchester United. However, in a shock turn, United ditched Martinez at the last minute and instead signed Belgian youngster Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp. That switch paved the way for Andre Onana’s loan departure to Trabzonspor, but left Martinez high and dry in Birmingham.

Emiliano Martinez is set to return to the Aston Villa squad after failing to secure a move to Manchester United on transfer deadline day.

Manchester United’s decision to splash £18.2m on Antwerp goalkeeper Senne Lammens on deadline day has been met with criticism, with former Red Devils keeper Ben Foster branding the move a 'panic buy'. United had been heavily linked with Aston Villa’s Emiliano Martinez but ultimately settled for the Belgian shot-stopper, sparking debate among fans and pundits alike.

Emi Martinez is the “Diego Maradona of Aston Villa”, with the Argentine’s brother explaining why a dream Manchester United transfer did not happen.

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has revealed how Emiliano Martinez is feeling after the Aston Villa goalkeeper's failed transfer to Manchester United on deadline day. Speaking ahead of La Albiceleste’s 2026 World Cup qualifier against Venezuela, Scaloni also discussed Martinez's future with the national team.