Arsenal fan Darren Bent would be “gutted” to see goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez join Aston Villa.
Speaking exclusively to Football Insider assistant editor Russell Edge, the former Villa striker also said Martinez has earned his chance to be a number one after his impressive performances for Arsenal last season.
Football Insider revealed that the Argentine has completed a medical with Villa who will pay Arsenal an initial £17million for his services.
Villa will triple the 28-year-old’s Arsenal wages and are set to pay him £75,000-a-week.
Martinez was left out of Arsenal’s squad for their 3-0 win over Fulham in their Premier League opener on Saturday.
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith has made the goalkeeping position his top priority this window as Tom Heaton continues to recover from a knee injury that has already kept him out for nine months.