Man Utd star ‘rejected’ Aston Villa transfer on deadline day as club chief speaks outAston Villa’s Emi Martinez was a Manchester United target this summer. Royal Antwerp’s Marc Overmars revealed Senne Lammens rejected Villa as Martinez’s replacement before joining United. Overmars expedited the deal, securing £18.2 million for Lammens. Villa manager Unai Emery expressed happiness at retaining Martinez.