Chelsea in contact over move for Villa goalkeeper Martinez
Summary
Chelsea is exploring the possibility of signing Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez after contacting his representatives. This interest comes as Chelsea faces questions about their current goalkeeper Robert Sanchez’s performance.Key Facts
- Chelsea has made contact with Emiliano Martinez, the 33-year-old Aston Villa goalkeeper, about a potential transfer.
- Aston Villa signed Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki from Parma for around £30 million, making Martinez potentially available.
- Chelsea and Aston Villa have a history of player exchanges, including recent deals involving Morgan Rogers and Alejandro Garnacho.
- Juventus tried to sign Martinez earlier but canceled the deal due to concerns about his finger injury.
- Chelsea’s current top goalkeeper, Robert Sanchez, had some mistakes in a recent Premier League game, leading to doubts about his form.
- Chelsea manager Xavi Alonso defended Sanchez and said he is focusing on improving the whole team.
- Chelsea’s second-choice goalkeeper, Mike Penders, could get a chance to play soon.
- Both clubs maintain a close working relationship, frequently transferring players between them.
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