Arsenal are considering a stunning bid to bring goalkeeper Emi Martinez back to north London amid uncertainty over David Raya's future.

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• Arsenal consider Martinez bid
• Goalkeeper could return to north London
• Raya may leave this summer

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Martinez appeared to wave goodbye to the Aston Villa fans after last week's 2-0 win over Tottenham, prompting rumours that he will be leaving for a Saudi Pro League club this summer. However, reports that Arsenal could be his destination.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Martinez left Arsenal for Villa in 2020, developing a reputation as one of the best goalkeepers in the world at Villa Park. He was Argentina's hero as they won the 2022 World Cup.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  The report states that Arsenal's interest stems from uncertainty over the future of Raya, who has been earmarked as Real Madrid's long-term successor to Thibaut Courtois. The goalkeeper is also being eyed up by Atletico Madrid, who fear Jan Oblak could leave for the riches of Saudi Arabia this summer.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR MARTINEZ?

  Martinez could feature for Villa for the last time on Sunday as they bid to secure a top-five finish at Manchester United.

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