Emi Martinez to Man United transfer update emerges as £85m 'interest' ramped up

Manchester United are continuing their search for reinforcements following last season's torrid performance in the Premier League. Matheus Cunha is already through the door while reports suggest they face a battle to land Bryan Mbeumo with Tottenham Hotspur rumoured to also hold an interest in the Brentford winger.

Ruben Amorim has an important summer on the horizon as they are without European football with their focus on the top-flight, FA Cup and League Cup. On Saturday, speculation suggested that Viktor Gyokeres had turned down a move to Old Trafford in favour of a switch to Premier League rivals Arsenal.

United will find out their schedule for the campaign on Wednesday when the Premier League fixtures are released at 9am, for the Portuguese head coach he will have a clearer complexion of what lies ahead with the preparations due to ramp up.

The MEN has taken a look at the latest transfer news and gossip.

According to ESPN Argentina, Manchester United have began talks with Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez over a summer move.

Andre Onana faces an uncertain future after a difficult season between the sticks at Old Trafford and it appears that reports in South America are intensifying over the World Cup-winning goalkeeper making the move to the North West.

"Talks have already begun, contacts so that Martinez can join Manchester United," Leo Paradizo said on ESPNF10.

"Of all the possibilities that he has in his immediate future, Manchester United is the one that excites him the most.

"The clubs are going to take their time, but yes, I can confirm that the contact between Manchester United and Martinez have already started."

He followed up in a tweet: "Dibu Martínez already knows that Manchester United wants him in