Chelsea Urged To Move In For This Aston Villa Keeper: Should Alonso Get Him On Board? | OneFootball

Speaking on The Good, The Bad & The Football podcast, Manchester United legend Paul Scholes urged Chelsea to move in for Aston Villa keeper Emiliano Martinez. Scholes said,

‘I think the goalkeeper is still a problem for Chelsea.

‘If I was them, I would have a look at the Aston Villa goalkeeper because his move to Juventus has just fallen through. I think he would be a good signing for Chelsea.’

Martinez’s Impressive Campaign In English Football

Martinez enjoyed a good run of form at the West Midlands club after he put in a string of impressive displays for them in the Premier League. The 33-year-old conceded 49 goals and kept 14 clean sheets in 44 appearances for Aston Villa last season across all competitions.

The Argentine talent is currently among the most experienced keepers in the Premier League. Hence, the Blues would do well to get a deal over the line for him this off-season.

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – JULY 19: Emiliano Martinez #23 of Argentina reacts after the 0-1 loss during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

His current contract at the Midlands club will run out in the summer of 2029, which could make it difficult for Chelsea to land him on a cut-price deal this month.

Should Chelsea Boss Xabi Alonso Get Martinez On Board?

Martinez can be a safe pair of hands in between the sticks when he is playing with confidence on the field. He excels at using his quick reflexes to make a few solid saves at the back for his team.

Standing at 1.95m, the Argentine talent can also use his strong frame to dominate his penalty area when trying to defend the opposition’s set-pieces. Martinez has a wealth of experience in the Premier League and won’t take much time to adjust to life at Chelsea if they decide to sign him in this transfer period.

The Argentine would bring more quality to Xabi Alonso’s backline. He would be an upgrade over Robert Sanchez at the West London club and is more than capable of nailing down a regular first-team spot at Stamford Bridge in the coming seasons.

At 33, Martinez might still have a few good years left in him to play at his best. Thus, Alonso should listen to Scholes’s advice by getting the Argentina international on board this summer.