Chelsea are contemplating a transfer for Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez after making contact with the Argentina worldwide’s representatives.
The 33-year-old could possibly be accessible for a switch after Villa signed Japan worldwide Zion Suzuki from Parma for round £30m earlier this month.
Martinez has been Villa’s first-choice goalkeeper since becoming a member of from Arsenal in 2020, however his future on the membership is now unsure following Suzuki’s arrival.
Chelsea’s curiosity may result in one other deal between the 2 golf equipment after a busy summer time of enterprise.
The Blues signed Morgan Rogers from Villa for a club-record £117m, whereas Alejandro Garnacho moved in the wrong way on an preliminary mortgage.
Nicolas Jackson is one other participant who may transfer between the golf equipment, with the Chelsea striker valued at round £65m and doubtlessly set to reunite with former supervisor Unai Emery at Villa.
Martinez nonetheless trying to find Villa exit
Martinez was additionally the topic of curiosity from Juventus earlier this summer time, however that transfer collapsed after considerations over a finger damage.
Juventus as a substitute signed Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario on mortgage.
Chelsea’s curiosity in Martinez comes amid questions over Robert Sanchez’s place as their first-choice goalkeeper.
Sanchez endured a tough opening Premier League recreation towards Fulham, conceding at his close to publish to Josh King earlier than later spilling one other effort that allowed Gonzalo Garcia to attain.
Chelsea ultimately received 3-2 at Craven Cottage, however the efficiency has elevated scrutiny on Sanchez.
