Overview

• Unai Emery said Emiliano Martínez is happy at Aston Villa and described him as “the best goalkeeper in the world” with a “massive” commitment.
• Martínez missed the 3-0 defeat to Crystal Palace during transfer uncertainty but has been declared available to face Everton.
• Manchester United signed Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp, reported at £18.2 million plus add-ons, instead of moving for Martínez.
• Deadline-day signings Harvey Elliott, Jadon Sancho and Victor Lindelöf are expected to be in Villa’s squad, with Sancho to be eased in after limited group training.
• The 33-year-old remains on a long-term deal with about four years left, a factor in Villa’s planning for upcoming transfer windows.