May 27th 2025.
According to Phil Jones, Manchester United would make a fantastic move by acquiring Emiliano Martinez. The former United player is urging his old club to consider signing the talented goalkeeper, especially after securing a deal for Matheus Cunha from Wolves.
Following their disappointing season in the Premier League, United's top executives are ready to support manager Ruben Amorim in rebuilding the squad this summer. Despite the setback of not qualifying for the Champions League, Amorim has been given a generous budget of £100million to spend on new players.
The Red Devils have wasted no time in getting their first transfer done, with Cunha signing a five-year contract and set to join United for a fee of £62.5million. The 26-year-old Brazilian is expected to wear the iconic No.10 shirt, currently occupied by Marcus Rashford.
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Jones, who now plays for OLBG, shared his thoughts on Cunha's impending arrival, saying, "I really like him. I've watched him play twice against Manchester United this season and he has impressed me in both games. He reminds me a little of Mousa Dembele from Tottenham – strong, powerful, and has the ability to shift the ball, make passes, and score goals."
With the deal for Cunha done, United have reportedly turned their attention to Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo. Jones also had positive words for the 21-year-old forward, saying, "He's a really good player and has been consistently performing for Brentford for the past two years. He can play on the right and drift into the left, so it'll be interesting to see where he fits in with Amad Diallo. He's definitely a player to watch out for."
Amidst rumors of a potential departure for first-choice goalkeeper Andre Onana, United have been linked with several replacements such as Aaron Ramsdale, James Trafford, and Bart Verbruggen. However, Jones believes that Aston Villa's Martinez would be a top signing for the club.
"I really rate Martinez," Jones expressed. "He's a very good goalkeeper and I've seen him make a huge impact at Aston Villa this season. We let go of David De Gea, who won us so many games and points during my time at United, and he's had a successful season at Fiorentina. I think Martinez would be a fantastic addition to the team, but it depends on whether the club wants to go for experience or youth to develop."
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