As a data analyst who's tracked goalkeeper performances across Europe, I can't ignore the seismic ripple of Emi Martinez reportedly pushing for a £40m move to Manchester United. This piece breaks down why the Argentine World Cup winner is willing to downgrade European football, how Aston Villa's FFP woes play into this, and whether his xG-prevention stats justify the price tag. Expect cold numbers laced with my trademark skepticism about emotional transfers.