Chelsea in contact over move for Villa goalkeeper Martinez

The 33-year-old is considered available for a potential transfer from Villa after the club signed Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki from Parma for about £30m earlier this month.

The move could provide another opportunity for Chelsea and Villa to do business. Chelsea signed forward Morgan Rogers from Villa for a club-record £117m, while Alejandro Garnacho moved in the opposite direction on an initial loan deal.

Striker Nicolas Jackson, valued around £65m, could also join Villa and be reunited with his former manager, Unai Emery.