Chelsea in contact over move for Villa goalkeeper Martinez

BBC News Wednesday 26 August 2026, 13:28 UTC 1 min read

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Chelsea consider a move for Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez after making contact with the Argentina international's representatives.

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