Chelsea denies Martinez interest despite intermediary offer, keeps Sanchez and Penders

Chelsea are not pursuing Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez despite intermediaries offering him to the club, per Standard Sport reporting. The Blues had no plans to sign the 33-year-old Argentina international even after his potential Juventus move collapsed, as Enzo Maresca’s squad already has Robert Sanchez and Mike Penders as goalkeeping options. Martinez reportedly wants to leave Villa following their signing of Zion Suzuki as new first-choice keeper and was impressive for Argentina at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The summer transfer window closes next week. Chelsea’s stance clarifies that despite initial discussions, their goalkeeper positions are settled, leaving Martinez’s future uncertain amid Villa’s squad changes.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/27/transfer-chelsea-make-martinez-decision-in-shock-u-turn/