Chelsea eyeing summer move for World Cup winning defensive ace

Chelsea could make a move for Aston Villa superstar Emiliano Martinez

Emiliano Martinez is on the Chelsea transfer radar. Now, before we get too excited, let’s unpack what’s going on behind the scenes.

The Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) mean clubs can’t just splash the cash haphazardly. Nope, now they’ve got to be all sensible and stuff, which means some tough decisions are looming on the horizon for certain clubs, including Aston Villa.

So, what’s the deal with Martinez? TBR Football with Graeme Bailey exclusively reveal that Villa might need to offload a big-name player this summer to balance the books, and the Argentine shot-stopper could be the sacrificial lamb. At 31 years “young“, Martinez is no spring chicken, but he’s certainly proven his worth between the sticks.

The 2022 FIFA World Cup winner is high up on Mauricio Pochettino’s wishlist. It’s not the first time the Blues have come knocking – they sniffed the situation around him back in 2023 before opting for Robert Sanchez and Djordje Petrovic instead.

But hey, times change, and so do priorities. With neither Sanchez nor Petrovic truly making the No.1 shirt their own, Chelsea are back in the market for a shot-stopping sensation. Martinez fits the bill nicely, but he won’t come cheap, especially if Villa are indeed in need of a major sale.

It’s not just that, it gets funnier. Martinez is not the only one with Arsenal history linked with Chelsea. Aaron Ramsdale, Arsenal’s first-choice goalie before David Raya came along, also sees himself linked with a move to Stamford Bridge.

So, what’s the verdict? Can Chelsea pull off the ultimate coup and lure Martinez away from Villa Park? It’s gonna take some serious sweet-talking, that’s for sure. But hey, stranger things have happened in the world of football. Joselu struggles at Stoke City and goes on to score a brace, including an extra-time winner to put Real Madrid into the UCL finals. What makes one believe Martinez can’t join Chelsea?

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Martinez is a player who would surely fetch Villa big money but whether or not they find a suitable replacement for him will be crucial in determining their stance on him. Sell him or keep him, and if they do sell him, for how much? All important questions and we’ll shortly know all the answers.