That is what talkSPORT claims.
What what happened between Chelsea and Emiliano Martinez? Let’s look at this…
What is the narrative?
Kepa hasn’t been able to persuade Stamford Bridge officials that he deserves to wear the No. 1 jersey, and Mendy’s play has gotten a lot worse since winning the UEFA Men’s Keeper of the Year award in 2021.
Last season, Chelsea lacked a dependable No. 1 custodian, and Pochettino intends to fix that by making Martinez and Andre Onana his top transfer targets.
In recent weeks, a lot has been written about the latter.
According to The Evening Standard, Chelsea is prepared to make a proposal for Onana after waiting until the Cameroon international’s match against Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League final had concluded before starting negotiations.
The 27-year-old is reportedly valued at £50 million by the Italian powerhouses, who reportedly require a significant sell to address their financial woes.
Martinez is a fresh name on Chelsea’s shortlist, while Onana seems to be the top aim.
Since joining to Aston Villa for £17 million back in September 2020, the Argentina international custodian has become one of Europe’s best.
In 36 Premier League games last season, Martinez preserved 13 clean sheets and earned the Golden Glove as Argentina won the tournament in Qatar.
Emi Martinez is someone Enzo Fernandez would like having at Chelsea.
Martinez would undoubtedly have no issue adjusting to Chelsea if Pochettino were to sign him.
The 30-year-old is good friends with Enzo Fernandez, and after winning the FIFA Men’s Best Keeper award, the Chelsea No. 5 even gave him appreciation.
After receiving the honour, the £106.8 million Chelsea player referred to Martinez as a “animal” on Instagram.
The No. 1 player for Aston Villa has been referred to as a “superstar” by Tim Sherwood in the past as his reputation grows more and more every season in the footballing world.
We think Onana is a more practical target than Martinez, who Aston Villa will undoubtedly seek well over £50m for. Be sure to keep a watch on this issue.
This save. 👌 @EmiMartinezz1 pic.twitter.com/zbANnyiSBl
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) February 26, 2023