With Mauricio Pochettino poised to become the new Chelsea manager, he has wasted no time in singling out Emiliano Martinez as a prime target.
As reported by Football Insider, Mauricio Pochettino, who is expected to take charge as Chelsea’s new manager. He has identified Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez as a top priority target for the upcoming summer transfer window.
Over the past year, the 30-year-old Argentine international, Emiliano Martinez, has showcased exceptional performances for both club and country. With his contributions, he played a significant role in Argentina’s triumph in the World Cup last December. And has consistently displayed reliability as Aston Villa’s goalkeeper. Given his remarkable form, Martinez could be a top-quality acquisition for Chelsea. However, it remains uncertain if Aston Villa is willing to allow his departure during the upcoming summer transfer window.
Pochettino and his hunt for Goalkeepers
Aston Villa has enjoyed a more successful season in comparison to Chelsea, as they strive for European qualification in the upcoming campaign. Conversely, Chelsea is likely to miss out on European competition altogether. Nevertheless, Pochettino and Chelsea’s stature as one of the world’s premier clubs, coupled with their substantial financial resources. Could potentially entice both the player and Aston Villa to consider a transfer.
While Chelsea is also considering alternatives such as David Raya and Andre Onana. It appears that the 30-year-old Aston Villa standout is their primary target. Martinez, eager to join a prominent club at this stage of his career. He Views a move to Chelsea as the perfect progression for him.
Chelsea has endured a disappointing campaign this season, and the incoming manager, Mauricio Pochettino, will face immediate pressure to initiate a turnaround. With his extensive Premier League managerial experience at clubs like Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur, the 51-year-old will be tasked with the challenge of revitalizing the team. The key question remains whether he can successfully recruit his desired targets and invigorate the Chelsea squad for the upcoming season.
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