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Chelsea in talks with Martínez after Villa offer

Chelsea are in talks with Emiliano Martínez's representatives after being offered the goalkeeper by Aston Villa, who wants to leave after his move to Juventus collapsed.

Experienced World Cup winner Martínez has told Aston Villa he wants to leave, with the club having already signed his replacement Zion Suzuki from Parma for £30m. Chelsea are considering making an offer for the goalkeeper as they look to solve their problematic position. ipltable.lol

Robert Sánchez has mainly been the No 1 keeper but is prone to mistakes, as evidenced by two errors against Fulham that led to goals. While Mike Penders, 21, is being lined up to become first-choice keeper under new manager Xabi Alonso, the club is exploring options to strengthen the position.