“No approach or talks” – Romano shuts down reports of Chelsea’s interest in Premier League star | OneFootball

Chelsea are not among the clubs in “active talks” to sign Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez this summer according to Fabrizio Romano.

The Blues are once again expected to be busy this summer and have already completed the signing of Liam Delap from Ipswich.

Chelsea are thought to be close to agreeing a deal for Jamie Gittens, whilst they are also looking for a centre back and versatile attacker to strengthen Enzo Maresca’s squad.

Chelsea not in talks to sign Emi Martinez

Whilst a striker was the main priority, the majority of Chelsea supporters would like to see the club sign a new goalkeeper.

Chelsea have had uncertainty between the sticks over the last two seasons, and no goalkeeper made more errors leading to goals in the Premier League than Robert Sanchez last season.

The Blues were strongly linked with a move for Mike Maignan earlier this month, but weren’t prepared to get near AC Milan’s £20-£25m valuation.

Chelsea aren’t interested in Martinez despite links. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

It’s thought Chelsea won’t go back in for Maignan this summer, but they’ve also been linked with Martinez, although Romano has now provided an update.

He took to X.com and said:

“Chelsea are not among clubs in active talks to sign Emiliano ‘Dibu’ Martínez this summer.

“No approach or talks as Chelsea respect Martínez but their focus is on different positions.”

Villa are believed to have set their asking price at £40m for Martinez, and the World Cup winner kept nine clean sheets in 37 Premier League appearances.

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Chelsea fans would loved to have seen Djordje Petrovic as number one next season after the Serb excelled at sister club Strasbourg last season.

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Petrovic, who was named Strasbourg’s Player of the Season was expected to challenge for the number one shirt next season.

However, that seems unlikely after the 25-year-old was left out of the Club World Cup squad, and it’s believed Chelsea have an agreement with Petrovic that he can leave for £25m, with Monaco and Galatasaray said to be among the interested clubs.