Man Utd Transfer Rumors: Dibu Martínez Eyes Old Trafford Move – But Is He Worth £40M?
The Dibu Dilemma: Savior or Stopgap?
Let’s cut through the noise: Aston Villa wants £40 million for Emiliano Martínez, a 31-year-old goalkeeper with undeniable big-game pedigree but questionable long-term value. Meanwhile, Manchester United—a club currently wrestling with Financial Fair Play concerns of their own—haven’t even settled on whether André Onana stays or goes. Something doesn’t add up here.
Villa’s Motives: PSR Math or Masterstroke?
Villa’s reported urgency to sell reeks of Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) gymnastics. Offloading Martínez now (their most saleable asset after Ollie Watkins) could balance the books, especially if they reinvest in younger options like Lille’s Lucas Chevalier. Smart? Absolutely. But £40m for a keeper entering his twilight years? That’s not smart business—that’s hope someone bites.
United’s Goalkeeping Chaos
Erik ten Hag has bigger problems than upgrading Onana. The Cameroonian had a shaky debut season but showed flashes of brilliance post-African Cup of Nations. If United spends £40m on Martínez, they’re either:
- Panicking about Onana’s form (overreaction)
- Planning to sell Onana (risky)
- Being used as leverage in Villa’s fire sale (likely)
The Verdict: Walk Away
Martínez is a cult hero, but paying premium prices for aging goalkeepers is how you end up with another David de Gea contract saga. Unless this fee drops to £25m (and Onana leaves), United should focus funds elsewhere—like finding a defender who can actually defend.
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The Great Goalkeeper Swindle
£40 million for a 31-year-old keeper? Villa must think they’re selling Bitcoin, not a goalkeeper!
Man Utd’s Money Pit
First Onana’s rollercoaster season, now this? At this rate, United’s transfer strategy is just throwing darts blindfolded.
PSR or Pure Comedy?
Villa’s ‘fire sale’ math is hilarious - next they’ll claim Watkins is worth £100M after one good season.
People who think this deal makes sense probably still believe in Santa Claus. #GlazersOut
💰 ¡Por ese precio hasta el VAR se ruboriza!
40 millones por un arquero de 31 años es como pagar un Ferrari con kilómetros de taxi. ¿Villa necesita plata para el FFP o están financiando una nueva temporada de ‘La Casa de Papel’?
🤹♂️ El malabarismo financiero de United
Si ya tienen problemas con Onana (que juega al fútbol y al escondite con los balones), ¿ahora quieren otro drama? Con esa plata podrían comprar 20 defensas… o 400 empanadas para consolar a los hinchas.
💬 ¿Ustedes pagarían este precio o prefieren quemar los billetes en un asado? 🔥 #DibuGate
40 millions pour un gardien de 31 ans ?
Manchester United devrait plutôt acheter un détecteur de fumée avec cet argent, parce que cette rumeur sent le désespoir à plein nez !
Le calcul d’Aston Villa : Vendre Dibu maintenant = sauver leurs comptes. Mais 40M pour un gardien qui aura bientôt besoin de lunettes pour voir les balles ? Même Florent Pagny dirait ‘Non !’.
Et Onana dans tout ça ? Entre un gardien nerveux et un gardien cher (et vieillissant), on se croirait au choix entre la peste et le choléra.
Verdict : Fuyez, United ! À ce prix-là, autant embaucher un horloger suisse - au moins il saura gérer le temps additionnel !
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