Chelsea in talks with Martínez’s camp as Aston Villa close on striker Jackson

Blues consider making offer for Argentina goalkeeper Villa agree £65m Jackson deal as Watkins nears £50m exit Manchester City expected to make bid for Fernández Chelsea have been offered Emiliano Martínez and are…

Guardian SportAug 26, 2026, 5:30 PM EDT

Chelsea in talks with Martínez’s camp as Aston Villa close on striker Jackson

Blues consider making offer for Argentina goalkeeper
Villa agree £65m Jackson deal as Watkins nears £50m exit
Manchester City expected to make bid for Fernández

Chelsea have been offered Emiliano Martínez and are considering a bid for the goalkeeper. The club are in talks with Martínez’s camp, and are also braced for a bid from Manchester City for the World Cup winner’s Argentina teammate Enzo Fernández.

Martínez has told Aston Villa he wants to leave but a move to Juventus collapsed last week after Villa had signed his replacement, Zion Suzuki, from Parma for £30m.

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Chelsea in talks with Martínez’s camp as Aston Villa close on striker Jackson

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