Emi Martinez is seeing a transfer to Chelsea speculated on, with the Blues being told why they “could get him” as an upgrade to Robert Sanchez.

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• Argentine keeper starring for Aston Villa
• Tied to a contract through to 2029
• Blues may look to splash the cash again

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The World Cup-winning goalkeeper is currently plying his trade in the Premier League at Aston Villa. He helped them to Champions League qualification last season, but Unai Emery’s side are struggling to piece together another top-four challenge in 2024-25.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Martinez is, at 32 years of age, eager to continue testing himself at the highest possible level – having become a two-time winner of the FIFA Best Goalkeeper award. Chelsea may soon find themselves in the market for a new No.1 as Sanchez has failed to impress and Filip Jorgensen is restricted to cup duty.

• WHAT DARREN BENT SAID

  Ex-Villa striker Darren Bent believes that Martinez could end up swapping the West Midlands for west London, telling of a potential deal for 2025: “I wonder if Aston Villa don’t get back in the Champions League. I know he signed a new contract, but could he go? The fact is he could play for almost any team he wanted to. Chelsea could get him.”

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  WHAT NEXT?

  Martinez is tied to a contract at Villa Park through to the summer of 2029. He will not come cheap as a result, but Chelsea have continued to spend big on new recruits and will be looking to acquire the final pieces in a Premier League title-winning puzzle.

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