Why doubts remain if 'world No 1' will remain Villa's No 1

Why doubts remain if 'world No 1' will remain Villa's No 1Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Emiliano Martinez is trying to win the World Cup again with ArgentinaByNick MashiterFootball reporterPublished2 minutes agoEmiliano Martinez has made history at Aston Villa, but will he be part of their future?Argentina continue their World Cup defence against Cape Verde on Friday, with Martinez attempting to become only the fourth goalkeeper to win the tournament twice. The 33-year-old has been central to Villa's rise since signing from Arsenal for £17m in 2020, and they ended a 30-year wait for silverware by winning the Europa League last month.Having gone close to leaving last summer, Martinez could still depart this year. Villa have been open to letting him leave as they look to trim the wage bill while also reducing the average age of the squad.Manager Unai Emery's transfer priorities ideally lie elsewhere - he wants a winger, a right-back, a striker and a midfielder - but sales would aid Villa's ability to comply with Premier League profit and sustainability regulations (PSR).Selling Martinez - with Juventus keen - would cause a minor headache, but he will be 34 in September and decisions need to be made.There is no doubting his ability, and he remains one of Villa's most important players - shrugging off a broken finger in the warm-up of the 3-0 Europa League final win over Freiburg to help Villa make history.He looked to leave last season, with Manchester United interested, and there is a feeling there could be a parting of the ways this year.Ruben Amorim - then United manager - wanted Martinez last summer but was overruled by the club, who instead opted to sign the younger and cheaper Senne Lammens.As deadline day loomed, Emery left Martinez out of the squad as Villa lost 3-0 to Crystal Palace in the Premier League.Martinez spoke about the failed move to United for the first time last month - and still left the exit door open...