CHELSEA are tempted to land Emiliano Martinez – after the Aston Villa goalkeeper was pushed in their direction.

The Blues got their season off to a winning start as they narrowly beat Fulham on Monday.

SC Freiburg v Aston Villa FC - UEFA Europa League Final 2026Emiliano Martinez has been offered to Chelsea Credit: Getty

But Chelsea are in talks with Martinez, 33, over a late move from Villa before the transfer window slams shut.

The Argentine has been offered to the West Londoners by the shot-stopper’s representatives.

Martinez is on the market after his switch to Juventus collapsed earlier this month.

Chelsea No1 Robert Sanchez came in for fierce criticism after his blunder gifted the Cottagers a first half equaliser through Josh King.

And the Spaniard is now in danger of being leapfrogged in the shot-stopping pecking order.

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