Overview

• United remain keen on Emiliano Martínez but have paused their offer until Andre Onana’s departure is secured
• Onana’s pre-season hamstring issue and lack of suitors have left him in the squad for now
• Transfermarkt pegs Martínez’s value at about £17 million and his four-year contract strengthens Villa’s bargaining position
• Premier League profit-and-sustainability rules are pressuring Aston Villa to generate transfer funds this window
• Chelsea are poised to enter the race after Emmanuel Petit publicly endorsed a move for the World Cup-winning goalkeeper