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Daily Mirror
20 hours ago
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- Daily Mirror
Premier League's 8 bizarre loan transfers as Man Utd fail with Emi Martinez offer
Manchester United tried and failed with a loan move for Emi Martinez but the Premier League has seen some bizarre temporary switches over the years - involving the likes of Renato Sanches, Grant Holt and David Pizarro Manchester United's audacious bid for Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez, surprisingly, did not come off, but they aren't the only club to chance their arm with a temporary move like that. The Red Devils are weighing up what to do at No 1 with Andre Onana injured and facing a race against time to be fit for the Premier League's opening weekend. Martinez has been linked with a move away from Villa Park, but on a permanent basis. United attempted to see whether they could get the Argentine on a short-term basis. For Villa though there was nothing to gain and the offer was hit with a quick no. It wouldn't have been the weirdest loan move to ever take place however. Throughout the history of England's top flight clubs have looked to plug gaps, be it for a couple of months or for a season, and that has led to players making the most surprising of moves. Martinez, a World Cup winner and first choice goalkeeper where he is, would've had to swap the team who finished sixth for one who ended in 15th. It would've been a switched that wouldn't have suited his parent club, who valued him at around £40m. The most eye-raising loan moves have often stemmed from a club needing to get a player, no matter how big his reputation, back into form. We take a look at some of the short-term switches that have happened over the years - some proving rather unsuccessful. Jese - PSG to Stoke A career path that goes Real Madrid, PSG, Stoke City is always going to make people ask questions. The Spaniard had fallen down the pecking order at both clubs but things started with a bang as he scored the winner on his debut against Arsenal. That was about as good as it got though and he walked out of the stadium when then manager Mark Hughes left him on the bench on one occasion. He experienced personal issues himself and couldn't stop the Trotters being relegated. Steven Caulker - QPR to Liverpool So the centre-half was on the books of QPR and couldn't prevent them going down, but his stock was high enough that Southampton offered the defender the chance to stay in the Premier League. His loan was cancelled mid-season and his Championship club sanctioned a loan to the Reds, where Jurgen Klopp was in charge. He only played four times, but two of those had him as a makeshift striker. Andy Goram - Motherwell to Man Utd In March 2021 Sir Alex Ferguson had a bit of an injury crisis with Fabien Barthez and Raimond van der Gouw struggling for fitness. His next move? Give Motherwell a call and go after Goram, then into his mid-30s. United received UEFA's permission to sign a goalkeeper on loan and came up with £100,000 to get Goram from north of the border. The player actually thought it was Ally McCoist playing a prank on him such was his shock and initially hung up. He would play just twice for the Red Devils and was subbed off in both games having failed to keep a clean sheet in either outing. Andy Booth - Sheffield Wednesday to Tottenham When the north London side needed a striker in January they took the unusual step of turning to the old Division One, now the Championship, for a striker who hadn't scored a league goal since August. Nevertheless, they went after the Owls star. Booth moved to Spurs for a month as cover for the injured trio of Les Ferdinand, Steffen Iversen and Chris Armstrong. Director of football David Pleat claimed he had the opportunity to make a real point, but he failed to make it. Rules at the time didn't allow loan deals between top-flight sides, but Booth returned to Sheffield without scoring. Renato Sanches - Bayern Munich to Swansea The teenage sensation won Euro 2016 with Portugal, was named the Young Player of the Tournament and won the Golden Boy award which sealed a move to Bayern Munich. He was tipped to take European football but storm but struggled and eventually found himself in Wales. The Swans thought it was a coup when they landed him, but he was anything but and Sanches flopped, playing just 12 times in the league. Roque Junior - AC Milan to Leeds One of those deals that, on the face of it, looked a good bit of business. A World Cup winner with Brazil and a Champions League winner at AC Milan. His move to Elland Road would be a disaster and the centre-half was sent-off on his Leeds debut against Birmingham. He would play six more times and across those Leeds conceded 25 times in those seven games, losing six. His loan move ended within months of him moving to Yorkshire. Grant Holt - Wigan to Aston Villa The veteran striker defied all his doubters when it first came into the Premier League with Norwich, scoring 15 times. He went from League Two to the top flight in three years, but later left the Canaries to join Wigan. He was by no means prolific, but Villa still chose to come calling as they looked for goals in their attack. Sitting in mid-table, they landed Holt, who would only score once in ten games. David Pizarro - Roma to Man City If you struggle to remember a loan move, that's never a great gauge of how its gone. David Pizarro had been a regular for years at a competitive Roma side and the midfielder signed for City on loan in January 2012, back when Roberto Mancini was in charge. He would only make seven appearances in all competitions, scoring just the once.
Daily Mirror
21 hours ago
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- Daily Mirror
Man Utd discover Emi Martinez price tag after ambitious first offer rejected by Aston Villa
Manchester United have been heavily linked with signing Emi Martinez this summer but Aston Villa are determined not to sell their first choice goalkeeper on the cheap Manchester United will have to pay £40million if they want to land Emi Martinez this summer after seeing an audacious loan offer for the goalkeeper rejected by Aston Villa. Martinez, 32, has been heavily linked with United throughout the summer following suggestions that the World Cup winner could seek a move away from Villa Park before the 2025-26 season kicks off next month. United, meanwhile, continue to be linked with goalkeepers after another unconvincing campaign from Andre Onana. It has since emerged that United approached Villa over a loan deal for Martinez over the weekend; a proposal which got short shrift from their Premier League rivals. And The Mail have confirmed that it would cost United around £40m to sign Martinez during this transfer window. Where or not United are willing - or able - meet Villa's valuation of Martinez remains to be seen, the report adds. Talks over the weekend between United and Villa over a deal would appear to confirm that the former are interested in signing Martinez, who appeared emotional after the final league game of the season at Villa Park. Numerous reports since then have outlined that Martinez could be extremely keen on a move to Manchester United this summer despite they fact they cannot offer him European football. United have been linked with other goalkeepers in recent weeks as doubts over Onana remain. The Cameroon star is facing a race against time to be fit for United's season opener against Arsenal on 17 August. Senne Lammens of Royal Antwerp is another player who has been linked with United in recent weeks. The 23-year-old is valued at around £17million by his club and has earned plenty of plaudits for his performances in Belgium. One factor that is likely to have a major influence on whether United revisit a move for Martinez - or another keeper - is outgoings, with United spending £71m on Bryan Mbeumo and £62.5m to bring in Matheus Cunha from Wolves. A whole host of players are available for transfer including Antony, Alejandro Garnacho and Jadon Sancho. Marcus Rashford is poised to seal a loan move to Barcelona, who will the forward's entire salary during his time at the Nou Camp.
The Irish Sun
a day ago
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- The Irish Sun
Man Utd transfer bid for Emi Martinez ‘met with incredulity and rebuffed immediately' by Aston Villa
MANCHESTER UNITED were reportedly "rebuffed immediately" in their attempts to sign Emiliano Martinez. The Red Devils are in the market for a new goalkeeper following the injury to Advertisement 5 Man United have failed to loan Emiliano Martinez Credit: Getty 5 Andre Onana is currently sidelined with a hamstring injury Credit: Getty The report claims that However, this was met with disbelief from the West Midlands side as they "rebuffed it immediately" with "incredulity." Martinez only signed a long-term deal at Villa Park last summer that is set to run until 2029. Advertisement READ MORE ON FOOTBALL The club believe that there is "no gain" in letting their vice-captain move to Old Trafford on a temporary deal. The However, he appeared to say his goodbyes to supporters, which suggests he wants a new challenge. Villa have dropped a hint that they are prepared for a change between the sticks, having Advertisement Most read in Football JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS Should Man United make another attempt to land the 2022 World Cup winner, they will have to stump up some cash. The report states that Villa value Martinez at £40million. Mbeumo completes Man Utd move The Red Devils could also turn their attention to Senne Lammens of Royal Antwerp. Advertisement It has been reported that talks have taken place for the shot-stopper with a Onana picked up a hamstring injury earlier this month and could miss the start of the season. This currently leaves manager 5 Advertisement 5 Royal Antwerp star Senne Lammens has also been linked to Old Trafford Credit: Getty Meanwhile, Man United have completed the The Cameroonian forward becomes the The club are far from being done in the market with reports claiming that Advertisement This includes in between the sticks as well as a defensive midfielder and a striker. 5
Scottish Sun
a day ago
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- Scottish Sun
Man Utd transfer bid for Emi Martinez ‘met with incredulity and rebuffed immediately' by Aston Villa
Martinez is not the only goalkeeper linked to Old Trafford MAN DOWN Man Utd transfer bid for Emi Martinez 'met with incredulity and rebuffed immediately' by Aston Villa Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MANCHESTER UNITED were reportedly "rebuffed immediately" in their attempts to sign Emiliano Martinez. The Red Devils are in the market for a new goalkeeper following the injury to Andre Onana. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Man United have failed to loan Emiliano Martinez Credit: Getty 5 Andre Onana is currently sidelined with a hamstring injury Credit: Getty Martinez, 32, has long been linked with a switch to Old Trafford, but a deal appears to be far from close, according to the Daily Mail. The report claims that Manchester United have made an offer to the Villans to take the Argentine stopper on loan. However, this was met with disbelief from the West Midlands side as they "rebuffed it immediately" with "incredulity." Martinez only signed a long-term deal at Villa Park last summer that is set to run until 2029. READ MORE ON FOOTBALL LIFE OF BRYAN Mbeumo completes £71m Man Utd transfer after weeks of negotiations The club believe that there is "no gain" in letting their vice-captain move to Old Trafford on a temporary deal. The goalkeeper was ironically sent off in Villa's final game of the season against Man United. However, he appeared to say his goodbyes to supporters, which suggests he wants a new challenge. Villa have dropped a hint that they are prepared for a change between the sticks, having lined up Lucas Chevalier as a replacement. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS Should Man United make another attempt to land the 2022 World Cup winner, they will have to stump up some cash. The report states that Villa value Martinez at £40million. Mbeumo completes Man Utd move The Red Devils could also turn their attention to Senne Lammens of Royal Antwerp. It has been reported that talks have taken place for the shot-stopper with a potential £17m deal in the works. Onana picked up a hamstring injury earlier this month and could miss the start of the season. This currently leaves manager Ruben Amorim with just Tom Heaton and Altay Bayindir as senior options in goal. 5 5 Royal Antwerp star Senne Lammens has also been linked to Old Trafford Credit: Getty Meanwhile, Man United have completed the £71m signing of Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford. The Cameroonian forward becomes the third signing of the summer after Matheus Cunha and Diego Leon. The club are far from being done in the market with reports claiming that three more positions are being targeted. This includes in between the sticks as well as a defensive midfielder and a striker. 5 TRANSFER NEWS LIVE - KEEP UP WITH ALL THE LATEST FROM A BUSY SUMMER WINDOW
Irish Independent
a day ago
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- Irish Independent
Manchester United make loan approach for Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez after injury blow
Andre Onana has failed to impress in the two years he has spent at Old Trafford since arriving from Ajax, leading to speculation over his future. The need for United to act in the transfer market has been strengthened further by Onana suffering a hamstring injury in training earlier this month. That has ruled the 29-year-old out of United's pre-season tour of the United States, with Altay Bayindir set for a run of games for Ruben Amorim's side. The Daily Mail report that Onana is also expected to miss the start of the Premier League season and United have identified Martinez as a key target. It's claimed that internal discussions were held over the weekend about signing Martinez on loan, though it is viewed as extremely unlikely that Aston Villa would allow that. Martinez is valued at £40million by Villa and has a contract running until 2029, so the club are in a strong position should there be offers. The 32-year-old Argentine will also miss the start of the campaign, after he was sent off against United on the final day of last season as Villa missed out on Champions League qualification. Reports in Belgium, meanwhile, suggest that Royal Antwerp goalkeeper Senne Lammens is on United's shortlist too. The Belgian side said to be willing to sell for around £15m. United have turned their attention to a goalkeeper signing after completing a move for Bryan Mbeumo. The 25-year-old was officially unveiled on Monday, signing a five-year contract at Old Trafford to seal a £71m switch from Brentford.
