Chelsea are considering a move for Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez after making contact with the Argentina internationals representatives. The 33-year-old could be available for a transfer after Villa signed Japan international Zion Suzuki from Parma for around �30m earlier this month.Martinez has been Villas first-choice goalkeeper since joining from Arsenal in 2020, but his future at the club is now uncertain following Suzukis arrival.Chelseas interest could lead to another deal between the two clubs after a busy summer of business.The Blues signed Morgan Rogers from Villa for a club-record �117m, while Alejandro Garnacho moved in the opposite direction on an initial loan.Nicolas Jackson is another player who could move between the clubs, with the Chelsea striker valued at around �65m and potentially set to reunite with former manager Unai Emery at Villa.Martinez still searching for Villa exitMartinez was also the subject of interest from Juventus earlier this summer, but that move collapsed after concerns over a finger injury.Juventus instead signed Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario on loan.Chelseas interest in Martinez comes amid questions over Robert Sanchezs position as their first-choice goalkeeper.Sanchez endured a difficult opening Premier League game against Fulham, conceding at his near post to Josh King before later spilling another effort that allowed Gonzalo Garcia to score.Chelsea eventually won 3-2 at Craven Cottage, but the performance has increased scrutiny on Sanchez. Topics Aston Villa F.C. Chelsea F.C. Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Chelsea vs Luton: Preview, expected line-ups, stats and where to watch Mitch Fretton 26th August, 2026 When is the Champions League draw? Date, time, schedule, where to watch Ben Miller 26th August, 2026 Chelsea set to make �15m profit on Delap as Forest move in Tom Rostance 25th August, 2026 Fulham vs Chelsea as it happened: Text commentary, updates, goals and stats Jon Fisher 25th August, 2026 Did you not watch the game? Bullish Palmer hungry to get back to best after starring in Chelsea win at Fulham Cian Cheesbrough 24th August, 2026 Fulham 2-3 Chelsea: Report, result, goals as Blues make winning start under Alonso Cian Cheesbrough 24th August, 2026
