Chelsea in contact over move for Villa goalkeeper Martinez

Chelsea are considering a move for Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez after making contact with the Argentina international's representatives.

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.

The clubs are known to have a close relationship. They were also involved in a deal widely described as a "PSR swap", which saw defender Ian Maatsen join Villa and Omari Kellyman, who is now at Strasbourg, move to Chelsea .

Juventus attempted to sign Martinez earlier in the transfer window, but the deal collapsed because of concerns over a finger injury.

The Italian club instead signed Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario on loan.

The potential move comes amid concerns over the performances of Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez.