{"id":2251,"date":"2026-08-26T07:44:09","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T07:44:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/footballars.xyz\/?p=2251"},"modified":"2026-08-26T07:44:09","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T07:44:09","slug":"david-ornstein-shares-chances-of-chelsea-signing-emi-martinez-in-goalkeeper-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/footballars.xyz\/?p=2251","title":{"rendered":"David Ornstein shares chances of Chelsea signing Emi Martinez in goalkeeper update"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Fans and pundits continue to debate Robert Sanchez\u2019s place as Chelsea\u2019s number one.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chelsea\u2019s goalkeeper debate has burst wide open again following a chaotic 3-2 victory over Fulham. <\/p>\n

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Robert Sanchez<\/a> was right at the heart of the panic, getting beaten far too easily at his near post by Josh King before tamely parrying a shot straight to Gonzalo Garcia to tap in. <\/p>\n

The Spaniard\u2019s shaky performance triggered immediate concern on Monday Night Football, where Gary Neville insisted the club must act and sign someone like Emiliano Martinez<\/a> before the deadline.<\/p>\n

But that one doesn\u2019t seem likely, despite his current position at Aston Villa. <\/p>\n

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David Ornstein rules out Emi Martinez move<\/h2>\n

Speaking on the Athletic\u2019s YouTube channel<\/a>, David Ornstein suggested that Chelsea won\u2019t be signing Emi Martinez, as well as sharing why Sanchez is favoured so much.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt doesn\u2019t seem Chelsea are [looking at Emi Martinez]. I\u2019m not aware of a goalkeeper being on the agenda before this market shuts.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe goalkeeping coach (Ben Roberts) is a fan of Sanchez. I\u2019m not aware of any goalkeeper being on Chelsea\u2019s agenda before the closure of this transfer window.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mike Penders is in the frame and waiting for his chance, but he\u2019s yet to be tested in the Premier League, so the position overall has some question marks over it. <\/p>\n

Emi Martinez\u2019s situation at Aston Villa<\/h2>\n

Emiliano Martinez\u2019s situation at Aston Villa has reached a turning point after the Argentina international informed manager Unai Emery of his desire for a new challenge. <\/p>\n

Villa prepared for his departure by securing a \u00a330 million deal for Parma\u2019s Zion Suzuki to take over as the primary goalkeeper. And a proposed transfer to Juventus fell through when negotiations collapsed over valuation, leaving Martinez\u2019s immediate exit unresolved.<\/p>\n

Any kind of move would likely be a cheap one, so the opportunity could be there for Chelsea. <\/p>\n

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