By Tom Gott The agent of Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has claimed the Argentina international was “very close” to joining Manchester United last summer. United needed to sign a new stopper in 2023 after David de Gea left the club upon the expiry of his contract, with manager Erik ten Hag ultimately opting to pursue a reunion with Andre Onana, who dazzled under the Dutchman before joining Inter. However, Martinez’s agent has insisted that United actually wanted to land the Villa goalkeeper before Ten Hag’s move for Onana. “Today he is in one of the best projects” agent Gonzalo Goni …