Romano: Chelsea debate major late addition which fans have begged for

Emi Martinez looks like he could well join Chelsea now after Fabrizio Romano’s update made it clear the club are considering him.

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Yesterday was a very busy evening on the transfer front for Chelsea. A number of deals took big steps forward, both in terms of outgoing and incoming moves.

One that was resurrected pretty much from nowhere was interest in Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez. There were links to the Argentine stopper a year ago, but this summer it had become pretty clear that Robert Sanchez was keeping the seat warm for another year while Mike Penders prepared to step up.

But a sudden change in tack – perhaps precipitated by Sanchez’s mistakes in our opening game on Monday night, has seen a sudden return to the idea of signing Martinez, who has already been replaced by Zion Suzuki at Villa.

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA – MARCH 31: Emiliano Martinez of Argentina warms up prior to the international friendly match between Argentina and Zambia at Estadio Alberto J. Armando on March 31, 2026 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Photo by Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images)

Fabrizio Romano’s Tweet last night claims that Martinez has “already said yes” to a Chelsea move, and wants the switch ahead of the deadline.

He adds that “internal talks are ongoing” at Stamford Bridge as they weigh up whether to sign the big personality. This one could go to the wire.

Meanwhile in outgoing deals, Nicolas Jackson is on his way to Aston Villa, where he will take a medical ahead of a £65m deal.

Chelsea somehow got an incredible potential £50m for Liam Delap, helping further to clear the squad out.