Chelsea Targets Emiliano Martinez Before Transfer Deadline

Chelsea has entered the fray to compete for the signing of Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa, as the London club looks to strengthen its goalkeeping position before the summer transfer window closes.

Chelsea's desire to bring in a new goalkeeper comes after criticism aimed at Robert Sanchez, following mistakes he made during the match against Fulham, which ended in a 3-2 victory for the team. Meanwhile, young keeper Mike Benders does not appear to be a current candidate for the starting goalkeeper position.

On the other hand, Martinez continues to push for a departure from Aston Villa this summer, with his future at the club uncertain, especially after the club signed Japanese goalkeeper Zen Suzuki from Parma in a deal worth nearly £30 million.

Reports have revealed that representatives of the Argentine goalkeeper have offered his services to Chelsea, who have begun exploring the possibility of securing the deal before the transfer window closes. Recent developments indicate that there have been communications between the club and the player's representatives, with a formal offer potentially being made in the coming days.

Martinez, 33, had been linked with a transfer to Juventus in recent times, but the deal did not materialize after the Italian club chose to sign Guglielmo Vicario from Tottenham.

The Argentine national team's goalkeeper has a career filled with achievements, most notably winning the 2022 World Cup with his country, along with securing the Yashin award twice, in addition to clinching the UEFA Europa League title with Aston Villa last season. These factors make him one of the top names being considered by Chelsea to strengthen their goalkeeping position.