Man Utd suffer Emiliano Martinez blow as Argentina goalkeeper becomes 'tempted' by Saudi Arabia move after Old Trafford transfer standstill

Aston Villa star Emiliano Martinez could reportedly be 'tempted' to move to Saudi Arabia amid Manchester United's stalling efforts to sign him.

  • Martinez may leave
  • Keeper could be ‘tempted’ by Saudi
  • Man Utd transfer move stalls

Man Utd suffer Emiliano Martinez blow as Argentina goalkeeper becomes 'tempted' by Saudi Arabia move after Old Trafford transfer standstillMan Utd suffer Emiliano Martinez blow as Argentina goalkeeper becomes 'tempted' by Saudi Arabia move after Old Trafford transfer standstillMan Utd suffer Emiliano Martinez blow as Argentina goalkeeper becomes 'tempted' by Saudi Arabia move after Old Trafford transfer standstill

According to Clarin via Sport Witness, Martinez has an offer from the and, as time passes, a move there is becoming more of a possibility. This comes at a time when ‘s efforts to sign the 32-year-old on loan were swiftly rebuffed.

Earlier this summer, Martinez was reportedly not enticed by the riches the Saudi Pro League can offer but if the Argentinian does not receive more attractive proposals, a Middle East switch could be on the cards. The report adds that the Argentine national team doesn’t want him to move to a ‘lower league’ before next year’s but that may be out of their control.

Former keeper Martinez, who seemed to wave a teary goodbye to Villa fans back in May, now has a better chance of sealing a Saudi move as the division has changed the quota for foreign players from eight to 10 per team ahead of next season.

It remains to be seen if Martinez will still be at Villa when their opener against rolls around on August 16. Before then, they face , St Louis, Nashville, Roma, and for their pre-season fixtures.