‘They could get him’ – Chelsea tipped to sign Premier League star in stunning move
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Chelsea have been tipped to sign Premier League goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez if Aston Villa fail to qualify for the Champions League. Unai Emery’s side finished fourth in the Premier League last season to qualify for the Champions League for the first time.
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Villa enjoyed a dream start to their Champions League campaign, winning their opening three games and beating Bayern Munich at a raucous Villa Park. The Midlands club also made a strong start to the Premier League season but results have started to fall away both domestically and in Europe.
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Aston Villa are currently sixth in the Premier League, three points outside the top-four places, and sit fifth in the revamped Champions League ahead of their final two group games. Ex-England striker Darren Bent believes star goalkeeper Martinez may consider leaving Villa if they do not secure a return to the Champions League next season and has named Chelsea as a potential landing spot for the Argentine World Cup winner.
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Chelsea are playing in the Europa Conference League this year but look set for a return to Europe’s top table, currently second in the Premier League as they look to mount a surprising title challenge. While the Blues are thriving under Enzo Maresca, it has been repeatedly suggested Chelsea need to upgrade current No. 1 Robert Sanchez to go to the next level.
