Chelsea interested in World Cup goalkeeper as Mendy and Kepa replacement

Chelsea are reportedly lining up a move for Aston Villa and Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez as a possible replacement for Edouard Mendy and Kepa Arrizabalaga.

According to transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano, the 30-year-old is attracting interest from European giants including Manchester United and Bayern Munich after an excellent World Cup campaign for Argentina.

Romano told the House of Champions podcast: “Let’s see in the summer, the domino effect with start with goalkeepers, maybe Chelsea or maybe with Man United. Emi Martinez could be one of them [who could potentially join these two teams if such a situation occurs].