Manchester United had an active summer transfer window, but one player they let slip through their hands has impressed Alan Shearer in the Premier League this weekend.
Manchester United invested £232.4 million during the transfer window to enhance Ruben Amorim’s options, especially in the attacking department.
New signings included Benjamin Sesko, Bryan Mbuemo, and Matheus Cunha, while Amorim made a notable change in goal by permitting Andre Onana to depart from Old Trafford.
There was considerable speculation regarding who Manchester United would recruit as his replacement, with Gianluigi Donnarumma being one of the names mentioned until he signed with their noisy neighbors.
In the end, Senne Lammens became a part of the Red Devils, but another player they had the opportunity to acquire stood out impressively this past weekend.
Alan Shearer was wowed by ‘brilliant’ Emi Martinez
Emi Martinez was a player with whom Manchester United had significant connections during the summer transfer window, as the Argentina international is a recognized talent in the Premier League.
Martinez spent the entirety of deadline day anticipating a transfer to Manchester United, which ultimately did not occur, leading him to prepare for another season at Aston Villa.
Nevertheless, he is not allowing this disappointment to affect his performances, and Alan Shearer included him in his Premier League team of the week for his contributions against Everton.
“Villa have yet to score a goal this season, but Martinez ensured they secured a clean sheet and a point at Everton with several remarkable saves, including an outstanding stop from Michael Keane’s header.”
| Match Stats | Martinez |
| Saves | 2 |
| High Claim | 1 |
| Recoveries | 3 |
| Touches | 42 |
Villa and Everton battled out a goalless draw at the weekend, with Unai Emery’s men still struggling in front of goal, but Martinez’s performance helped ensure them at least one point.
Manchester United might regret not signing Emi Martinez
Manchester United opted not to start their new signing, Lammens, this past weekend, and Amorim paid the price as they conceded three goals in the Manchester derby.
This has led to frustration from supporters, as Martinez has proven his ability to be a top goalkeeper not just in the Premier League but also at the international level with Argentina.
Rio Ferdinand admitted he’d have signed Martinez over Lammens. While time will tell whether that decision was right or wrong, the Villa goalkeeper is already proving what he could’ve offered.
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