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Arsenal and Chelsea club crests (Picture: Getty) Chelsea have opened talks to sign Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez in the final days of the transfer window, according to reports. Martinez is said to be keen on the move, with his long-term future at Villa increasingly uncertain after recent developments. The Argentine shotstopper had been in talks with Juventus, but that deal broke down, with the Italian side instead signing Tottenham’s Guglielmo Vicario. Villa have since signed Zion Suzuki from Parma who is expected to be Unai Emery’s first-choice this season. Exclusive Premier League previews Get ahead of the start of the season with our weekly football newsletter. Sign up now for free. Martinez was not in Villa’s squad for their league opener against Brighton on Sunday, and according to The Athletic is now in talks over a move to Stamford Bridge. Chelsea started the season with Robert Sanchez in goal against Fulham, but the Spaniard was at fault for both goals his side conceded in the 3-2 victory at Craven Cottage. The Blues were linked with a move for Martinez earlier in the window, but were said to be happy with Sanchez and young Mike Penders as their keepers heading into the new season. But Xabi Alonso’s side now appear to have had a change of heart, with talks with Martinez’s representatives now talking place ahead of the September 1 transfer deadline. More to follow… Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source
Manchester City confirmed the signing of teenage Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi on Wednesday and links to Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez continue. Meanwhile, with Nico Gonzalez and Omar Marmoush on the verge of leaving the club, we asked whether you are concerned by the number of players exiting during the summer transfer window. To get two young but already proven talents like Anderson and Bouaddi in return seems like good business.
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