Emi Martinez

[PaulWinch again]

All seems a bit click baity and unsubstantiated to me at the moment. That’s not to say it won’t happen, but I wouldn’t assume he’s off just yet.

[PeterWithesShin]

I can't see why he'd want join a side that isn't even in the CL.

[Dogtanian]

Depends really. I mean he came to the UK as a young lad and now he's coming to the latter part of his career, he may just want to have experienced more of the world and try something different.

I'm not going to get upset about that. If someone I work with told me they had an opportunity to go and work in Italy for a few years doing the same job for about the same money, I wouldn't think they were mad for wanting to go and do it.

The Man U one last year was more insane for me, but then I guess it's the name on your CV there for some reason. Like no matter how shit Ferrari are, most F1 drivers wank over racing for them.

[Crown Hill]

I get the impression we’re quite keen to get ride of his wages and Juventus realise they are pushing at an open door. Possibly we were keen last summer as well then readjusted when it didn’t happen.

My worry is his distribution is integral to our style of play in terms of tempo and accuracy.

It will take some adjustment.

[ajmant]

Just posted something similar. Find a keeper who distributes as well as he does. I don’t know one who also can make the saves he does.

[Brend'Watkins]

I’d give it some credence if we weren’t in the CL but as we are and they’re not and also not that good these days it seems very unlikely. Add in that his Wife, who has her business here and seems to wear the trousers makes it all seem even more unlikely.

[AV82EC]

I’m sure there are plenty of clubs who could afford his wages and increase them both in and out of the Champions League but unless they stump up the cash to buy him they can reach whatever agreements they want with his agent. Pay the money we want or fuck off.

[Brazilian Villain]

I’d give it some credence if we weren’t in the CL but as we are and they’re not and also not that good these days it seems very unlikely. Add in that his Wife, who has her business here and seems to wear the trousers makes it all seem even more unlikely.

Yeah, it would be more creditable if it were a Milan club as Sra. M seeks to expand her children's fashion empire internationally.

[Sexual Ealing]

He might just fancy leaving Staffordshire. I'm sure he wouldn't be the last.

[Olneythelonely]

So in a film about his career, Villa aren't mentioned once?! Fuck off to ArsechelsterMilan then.

I don’t think he directed it.

[Brazilian Villain]

So in a film about his career, Villa aren't mentioned once?! Fuck off to ArsechelsterMilan then.

I don’t think he directed it.

I'm going to wait for the Director's Cut before rushing to judgement.

[eamonn]

Just posted something similar. Find a keeper who distributes as well as he does. I don’t know one who also can make the saves he does.

On the plus side, it'll be nice to have a keeper who doesn't assist goals against himself by parrying the ball into danger.

[dave.woodhall]

One of our few world-class players in living memory and we can't seem to wait to get rid of him.
 

[Drummond]

I'd be quite happy if he signed another 5 year contract.

[Garyth]

I'm sure there'll more going on (financial structure, UEFA squad cost, or whatever) than we can know, but taking a step back...

If every big signing we make this summer stays for 6 years and wins a trophy, i'll be pretty positive about them.

It may just be that he fancies doing something different in the last years of his career - I wouldn't begrudge someone eying up a stint of Italian lifestyle/weather.