Emiliano Martinez's agents have floated the striker as a potential Chelsea signing, and the Blues are giving the scenario serious thought, according to Fabrizio Romano's exclusive report.
However, any deal faces a significant internal hurdle. Chelsea's hierarchy — including the owners, management, directors, and head coach Xabi Alonso — are locked in discussions about the future of their goalkeeper options. Bringing in Martinez simply isn't on the table if the club already has both Rob Sanchez and Mike Penders under contract. A three-goalkeeper trio would be unsustainable.
The pathway to a deal would require Chelsea to find a resolution for either Sanchez or Penders first. Should one departure materialize, the situation could shift dramatically in Martinez's favor.
Good news for Chelsea fans, at least: Martinez himself has already given his verbal approval to the move. He is keen on making the switch to Stamford Bridge, and so far, Tottenham have no role in the equation. This is exclusively a Chelsea pursuit, though whether the club can navigate their goalkeeper surplus to make it happen remains to be seen.