Chelsea and Enzo Maresca at the Club World Cup (Photo: Françoinel/Getty Images)
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca reportedly wants the Blues to move goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez at the £40 million Aston Villa.
Argentina International shines between at Villa Parks and it appears he could certainly be an upgrade for Chelsea No. 1 Robert Sanchez, who is unconvincing.
Manchester United are interested in Martinez, and the villa has already been reported that the former Arsenal keeper could leave for around £40 million, according to Talksport.
It will be interesting to see how the saga develops, but Christian Martin now said that Maresca asked Chelsea to sign Martinez this summer.
Emiliano Martinez among Chelsea goalkeeper targets
It makes sense that a proven keeper like Martinez is on Chelsea’s list, and it would be necessary for an experienced name to add to this primarily youthful team at Stamford Bridge.
Another name Chelsea is watching is Mark Andre Ter Stegen. Catch off side It was reported earlier this week.
It will be interesting to see who is a CFC’s priorities. Many numbers could be involved in this decision.
Still, from what Martin said, it appears that Maresca himself will support Martinez’s signature.
Martinez certainly should choose Chelsea over Man United
As reported by Talksport, Martinez was also the target to replace United’s struggling Andre Onana, but Chelsea will certainly make a better move.
If a 32-year-old leaves the villa, he will want to feel he’s making the right step up, and Chelsea offers Champions League football.
Meanwhile, United finished 15th in the Premier League last season, and ended up completely from Europe, but also lost to Tottenham’s Europa League final.