Overview

• Fabrizio Romano reported Aston Villa expect no exit for Martínez, noting Manchester United held talks but never submitted an official bid.
• United signed Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp on deadline day, closing the door on a Martínez deal.
• Unai Emery acknowledged uncertainty over Martínez’s future after omitting him from the Crystal Palace matchday squad, calling it an issue to fix.
• While on Argentina duty, Martínez posted “Feliz” and Scaloni said he is fine and focused, with Villa having earlier rejected a United loan proposal.
• Selection remains in the spotlight at Villa as Marco Bizot has started two of three league games, and Sergio Goycochea warned the club situation is not ideal before the World Cup.