Chelsea tipped to sign Emi Martinez amid Robert Sanchez concerns

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·23. Dezember 2024

Chelsea tipped to sign Emi Martinez amid Robert Sanchez concerns

The goalkeeper could be on the move and the Blues may be interested

Chelsea have been tipped to sign Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez.

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The Blues have this season entrusted Robert Sanchez as their first-choice goalkeeper this season, with mixed results, while summer signing Filip Jorgensen plays in Europe and the cup competitions.

Djordje Petrovic, who deputised for Sanchez during a spell out injured last season, was shipped out on loan to Strasbourg. Marcus Bettinelli and Lucas Bergstrom after back-up keepers in London.

But, despite being heavily stocked between the sticks, Chelsea have still been tipped to sign another new goalkeeper, and there is a suggestion that Martinez could be on the move.

The Argentine No1 spoke of his desire for a change after winning the World Cup two years ago, but has since helped guide the club to the Champions League.

However, with Villa losing pace with the top four this season, given their extra commitments on the continent, Martinez is expected to look for pastures new if the club miss out on the Champions League next season.

And Chelsea could be front of the queue to pick him up.

"I wonder if Aston Villa don’t get back in the Champions League," Darren Bent told talkSPORT. "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."