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Emiliano Martinez has been offered to Chelsea, with the Argentine goalkeeper reportedly open to a move to Stamford Bridge as his future at Aston Villa seems to be coming to an end. According to Fabrizio Romano, Martinez views a move to Chelsea favorably and "would say yes" if the Blues decide to push forward with […] Emiliano Martinez has been offered to Chelsea, with the Argentine goalkeeper reportedly open to a move to Stamford Bridge as his future at Aston Villa seems to be coming to an end. According to Fabrizio Romano, Martinez views a move to Chelsea favorably and “would say yes” if the Blues decide to push forward with a deal, a stance made more appealing by the fact that Chelsea have no European competition to contend with this season. The interest comes after Robert Sanchez was singled out for his role in both goals conceded during Chelsea’s 3-2 win over Fulham in their Premier League opener, prompting the club to explore other options between the posts. Adding to the noise around a potential move, Gary Neville publicly backed the idea of Chelsea signing Martinez, telling Sky Sports that “someone like him has to come to Chelsea,” while warning that a goalkeeper “making mistakes” and playing anxiously “can undo everything you’re trying to do.” With the transfer window closing on September 1, time is limited for Chelsea to get a deal over the line. 🚨🇦🇷 Emiliano Martínez would say yes to Chelsea move, open to join if #CFC decide to proceed with the deal.Dibu would be open to joining Chelsea even without European football this season.Up to Chelsea. pic.twitter.com/23qCKQcLy2— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 26, 2026 Zion Suzuki’s arrival could signal the end for Martinez at Villa Park The writing was already on the wall for Martinez after Aston Villa completed a €35 million deal for Zion Suzuki from Parma, with the 23-year-old signing a five-year contract through 2031. The Japanese international, who had initially been close to joining PSG before that move collapsed, quickly emerged as the club’s long-term answer between the posts, and Unai Emery plans to install him as his first-choice goalkeeper for the 2026-27 season. Villa fielded Marco Bizot in goal, not Martinez, for their 4-0 loss to Brighton last weekend, a result that further signaled the Argentine is no longer part of the club’s plans. Given Bizot’s underwhelming performance in that Premier League opener, everything points to Suzuki taking over between the posts starting with the club’s next match.
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.
Manchester City defender Nico O'Reilly succeeded Morgan Rogers to become the 2026 men's Young Player of the Year at the Professional Footballers' Associations awards. The 21-year-old paid tribute to former boss Pep Guardiola, who gave the youngster his City debut in 2024. The versatile playmaker contributed eight goal involvements (five goals) and helped secure nine clean sheets in 34 league outings, scoring twice, and was named player of the match as City beat Arsenal in the League Cup final.
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