Football Insider claims that new Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino has made custodian Emiliano Martinez of Aston Villa his top summer transfer target.
The Argentine international, who is 30 years old, has been outstanding for club and country over the last year, and he might turn out to be a top-quality addition for the Blues. In addition to being a solid custodian for Aston Villa, Martinez was instrumental in his country’s World Cup victory in December. It’s unclear whether the West Midlands club will allow him to go this summer.
Since the club’s ownership changed, Chelsea has spent close to €600 million on new players to assemble a championship-calibre roster
Aston Villa has had a stronger season than Chelsea. They are now in a position to make it to Europe in the next season. However, it seems that Chelsea will not be playing in Europe this season. But the Blues are still among the world’s largest clubs and have the resources to entice the player and his club.
Since the club’s ownership changed, Chelsea has spent close to €600 million on new players to assemble a championship-calibre roster. Both Kepa Arrizabalaga and Edouard Mendy have underwhelmed as goalkeepers. Therefore, Pochettino is looking to make a change. Both goalkeepers have been said to be leaving this summer.
It would seem, though, that the 30-year-old Aston Villa player is their first priority
Compared to Kepa and Mendy, Martinez is clearly the superior goalkeeper. He has also established himself as a top player at the Premier League and international levels. His performance in Qatar was crucial to Argentina’s World Cup victory. He has the talent to help a team compete in the Premier League and the Champions League.
Chelsea is also considering other players like David Raya and Andre Onana. It would seem, though, that the 30-year-old Aston Villa player is their first priority. At this point in his career, Martinez will want to join a major club. A transfer to Chelsea would provide him with that opportunity.
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When he takes over as Chelsea manager, Mauricio Pochettino has already set his sights on signing Emiliano Martinez
The pressure is on new Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino to immediately turn around the club’s poor season. The 51-year-old has a wealth of experience as a Premier League manager, having previously held positions at Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur. It would be interesting to see whether he is able to recruit Chelsea’s chosen players and inspire them to a successful season.
This summer, Chelsea hopes to add one or two new players to its roster. It has been the worst-kept secret for the past several weeks. However, this week, Mauricio Pochettino will finally be confirmed as the next manager of Chelsea and sign his contract. Pochettino will be Chelsea’s man. The Argentine coach will be given every resource he needs to succeed in his new role at Stamford Bridge. This season has been terrible. So he won’t have to do much to make up for it next year.
