Manchester United are exploring a move for Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez, talkSPORT understands.

A deal for the Argentine World Cup winner is dependent on United's ongoing pursuit of Royal Antwerp stopper Senne Lammens.

The Red Devils do not plan to sign both.

United have been plagued by bad performances in goal for much of Ruben Amorim’s tenure.

Altay Bayindir was at fault for Riccardo Calafiori’s matchwinner in their opening game of the season, while Andre Onana was the face of humiliation against League Two side Grimsby in the Carabao Cup second round.

Martinez, meanwhile, played a key role in getting Villa back into the Champions League and then to the quarter-finals, while he’s become Argentina’s undisputed No.1 in their new era of dominance.

The 32-year-old has backstop

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