Chelsea, Manchester United and Atletico Madrid are all keen on signing Argentine World Cup winner Emiliano Martinez.
According to Eduardo Burgos, Emiliano Martinez could end up parting ways with Aston Villa this summer if they fail to secure Champions League football for next season. With him likely to be available, there are multiple top clubs who are keen on his signature.
Manchester United, Chelsea and Atletico Madrid are all looking at the Argentine shot-stopper as an option to further strengthen their goalkeeping position. Where there is strong interest in his services from the Middle East, he wants to continue in Europe for now.
Martinez was a part of the Arsenal setup for years but he never really got a run in their first team and was often out on loan. Following an injury to Bernd Leno, he did get a chance to make a name for himself and he did make the most out of it.
While he was hoping to be their preferred choice in goal after helping the Gunners win the FA Cup, things didn’t go according to plan. However, his performances earned him a move to Aston Villa, who forked out £20 million to add him to their squad.
The 32-year-old has only gone from strength to strength since joining the Birmingham club. He has established himself as one of the best goalkeepers in the world and has won all major titles with Argentina. While his contract at Villa runs until the summer of 2029, there has been a lot of talk about his future.
He appears keen on a move to a bigger club, and there is no shortage of suitors lining up for his signature. Burgos believes he will push for a move away if Villa fail to secure Champions League football for next season. While they are level on points with fifth-placed Chelsea, the goal difference is not in their favour.
Three clubs that are pushing for Martinez
They will have to hope the Blues drop points in the final matchday to stand a chance. It certainly won’t be that straightforward; as a result, there are high chances of the 32-year-old leaving. Manchester United and Atletico Madrid have been keeping an eye on him for some time and Chelsea are willing to rival them.
Ruben Amorim isn’t pleased with Andre Onana’s performances and is seriously considering signing a top goalkeeper. Martinez will certainly be an upgrade on the former Inter Milan shot-stopper.
While Jan Oblak has been the go-to man in goal for Diego Simeone and he still has three years left on his deal, the Argentine manager is keen on signing the Villa star as he feels he could guide them to major titles.
Meanwhile, Chelsea are willing to rival the duo. The Blues are not convinced that Robert Sanchez could be their first-choice goalkeeper moving forward. He has done a decent job but the London club want a world-class shot-stopper for their project and Martinez is a perfect fit given what he has achieved with Argentina.