Man Utd face setback as Martinez eyes move to Saudi Arabia

Man Utd face setback as Martinez eyes move to Saudi Arabia

Aston Villa star Emiliano Martinez is reportedly tempted by a move to Saudi Arabia as Manchester United's efforts to sign him stall.

According to Clarin, cited by Sport Witness, the Argentine has received an offer from the Saudi Pro League, and with time passing, a move there is increasingly likely.0

This development comes as the Red Devils’s attempt to secure the 32-year-old on loan was quickly rejected.

Earlier this summer, Martinez was reportedly not swayed by the financial lure of the Saudi Pro League. However, if more appealing offers don’t materialise, a move to the Middle East could become a real possibility.

0The report also notes that the Argentine national team prefers he avoids transferring to a ‘lower league’ ahead of next year’s World Cup, though that may be beyond their control.