Aston Villa have formally opened talks with Belgian side Royal Antwerp for goalkeeper Senne Lammens, as uncertainty grows around the future of their number one, Emiliano “Dibu” Martínez. The young shot-stopper has emerged as Villa’s preferred option should Martínez leave the club this summer.
Meanwhile, Manchester United have intensified their interest in the Argentine international, with reports indicating that personal terms have already been agreed between the player and United. The Red Devils are prepared to move for Martínez if their alternative target, Diogo Costa, cannot be secured.
Sources close to the negotiations suggest discussions between United and Aston Villa are ongoing, as the Premier League giants look to bolster their goalkeeping department. Villa, on the other hand, are weighing up contingency plans, with Lammens now a concrete candidate to replace Martínez if a transfer materialises.
The developments point to a potentially significant shake-up in the goalkeeper market, with both United and Villa positioning themselves for swift moves in the weeks ahead.
