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Chelsea enter Emiliano Martinez race! Blues keen to sign Aston Villa goalkeeper who is reportedly 'dreaming' of Manchester United move amid rival interest from Galatasaray and La Liga

<p>Chelsea are now the latest club linked with a summer swoop for Martinez. The Blues are reportedly targeting the Aston Villa goalkeeper to upgrade their options between the sticks after an underwhelming campaign from Robert Sanchez and Filip Jorgensen. According to DSports (<a href="https://www.infobae.com/deportes/2025/06/26/los-dos-gigantes-del-futbol-europeo-que-se-sumaron-a-la-pelea-por-dibu-martinez-hay-una-opcion-muy-certera/" target="_blank">h/t InfoBae</a>), Chelsea boss Maresca has given the green light for the move after being advised by assistant coach Willy Caballero.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>While Chelsea’s interest is growing, they appear to be behind Manchester United in the pecking order. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/emiliano-martinez-desperate-dream-man-utd-transfer-summer-aston-villa-exit/blt22142779a6de3c92#cs03c62dc379c0c1e8" target="_blank">Reports from Argentina claim Martínez is "dreaming" of a move to Old Trafford</a>, and United have already made formal contact. Chelsea are not alone in chasing the 32-year-old as Turkish giants <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/galatasaray-ready-eur27m-double-bid-for-emi-martinez-and-lucas-digne-turkish-champions-look-to-beat-atletico-madrid-goalkeeper-signing/blta220b25c76fd8d29#cs6419f87a2d683dc6" target="_blank">Galatasaray are attempting a €27m double swoop for Martinez and teammate Lucas Digne</a>, while Atletico Madrid are also monitoring the situation.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Maresca is said to view Martinez as more than just a shot-stopper — he sees him as a vocal leader who can command Chelsea’s back line. The Aston Villa goalkeeper's presence, experience, and winning mentality in goal could provide the stability Maresca craves in goal, and this has been backed by Caballero. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/chelsea-bid-for-mike-maignan-not-interesting-as-ac-milan-ceo-denies-goalkeeper-attempted-to-force-premier-league-transfer/blt609b0933ca3cf248" target="_blank">Chelsea have also shown interest in AC Milan's Mike Maignan</a>; however, the aforementioned qualities may make the Argentine the ideal player for the Blues.</p>

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<p>Much will depend on Martinez’s decision this summer. If Manchester United fail to strike a deal, Chelsea may emerge as the strongest Premier League alternative. Galatasaray remain serious suitors, while Atletico could step up interest if Jan Oblak leaves. However, it is believed that Martinez wants to stay in the Premier League.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR MARTINEZ?

 Chelsea enter Emiliano Martinez race! Blues keen to sign Aston Villa goalkeeper who is reportedly 'dreaming' of Manchester United move amid rival interest from Galatasaray and La Liga  | Goal.com

Chelsea have joined the race for Aston Villa star Emiliano Martinez, with Enzo Maresca reportedly keen on signing the Argentina No.1. However, the 2022 World Cup winner is said to favour a move to Manchester United, with Galatasaray and Atletico Madrid also circling.

Chelsea enter Emiliano Martinez race! Blues keen to sign Aston Villa goalkeeper who is reportedly &apos;dreaming&apos; of Manchester United move amid rival interest from Galatasaray and La Liga