‘Dibu’ Martínez nearing Chelsea move, set to join Moisés Caicedo

Argentine World Cup-winning goalkeeper Emiliano ‘Dibu’ Martínez is reportedly on the verge of a move to Chelsea, with the London club and Aston Villa having reached an agreement for the transfer. International media reports indicate that the deal is valued at approximately $10 million, a figure previously suggested by The Telegraph's Matt Law, while The Athletic's David Ornstein had noted Martínez's offer to Chelsea.

Martínez's potential departure from Aston Villa follows his exclusion from the team's league debut and his current training away from the main squad. His arrival at Chelsea is seen as an effort to bolster their goalkeeping position, with coach Xabi Alonso reportedly seeking more experience and leadership, as Robert Sánchez's performances have not fully convinced.

Should the transfer materialize, Martínez would become teammates with Ecuadorian midfielder Moisés Caicedo at Chelsea. Caicedo was recently unavailable for Chelsea's match against Fulham due to a minor physical discomfort, as explained by Alonso, who opted not to risk the player. The club has not disclosed the specific nature of Caicedo's injury or a timeline for his return.

Chelsea secured a 3-2 victory over Fulham in Alonso's official Premier League debut, with goals from João Pedro, Cole Palmer, and Morgan Rogers. Caicedo will be evaluated weekly as he recovers, while Martínez awaits the official confirmation of his move to Stamford Bridge.