Chelsea are contemplating a late-window transfer for Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano “Dibu” Martínez, Softfootball can affirm.
Martínez has been supplied to Chelsea following the arrival of Zion Suzuki at Villa Park, with the Argentina worldwide now going through elevated uncertainty over his future. The transfer has accelerated after Suzuki’s proposed switch to Paris Saint-Germain collapsed over disagreements regarding agent commissions. Aston Villa rapidly moved to capitalize on the scenario and have reportedly secured the goalkeeper’s approval for a five-year contract.
Chelsea had insisted earlier in the summertime that they have been happy with their present goalkeeping choices, however Martínez has emerged as a possible late alternative for the Blues earlier than the switch window closes.
Aston Villa had beforehand instructed Juventus that Martínez can be out there for round €10 million, however the Italian membership finally determined in opposition to the deal after failing to succeed in an settlement over the goalkeeper’s valuation.
Juventus subsequently ended their pursuit of Martínez and moved for Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario as a substitute.
Softfootball reported earlier this month that Juventus and Martínez’s representatives had held direct talks, however negotiations did not progress after the Serie A giants thought-about Villa’s asking worth too excessive.
Villa have now began exchanging paperwork with Parma for a deal value round €35 million, with the goalkeeper anticipated to journey for his medical as soon as the remaining formalities are accomplished.
With Villa now having Suzuki as an alternative choice between the posts, Martínez has been introduced to Chelsea, who should now resolve whether or not to benefit from the late-window alternative.
The scenario is one to look at intently as Chelsea assess their choices earlier than the switch deadline.
