Arsenal are considering a stunning bid to bring goalkeeper Emi Martinez back to north London amid uncertainty over David Raya's future.
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- Arsenal consider Martinez bid
- Goalkeeper could return to north London
- Raya may leave this summer
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WHAT HAPPENED?
Martinez appeared to wave goodbye to the Aston Villa fans after last week's 2-0 win over Tottenham, prompting rumours that he will be leaving for a Saudi Pro League club this summer. However, reports that Arsenal could be his destination.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Martinez left Arsenal for Villa in 2020, developing a reputation as one of the best goalkeepers in the world at Villa Park. He was Argentina's hero as they won the 2022 World Cup.
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DID YOU KNOW?
The report states that Arsenal's interest stems from uncertainty over the future of Raya, who has been earmarked as Real Madrid's long-term successor to Thibaut Courtois. The goalkeeper is also being eyed up by Atletico Madrid, who fear Jan Oblak could leave for the riches of Saudi Arabia this summer.
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WHAT NEXT FOR MARTINEZ?
Martinez could feature for Villa for the last time on Sunday as they bid to secure a top-five finish at Manchester United.