Chelsea has been warned by former Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane about the potential signing of Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez. According to Olé, Keane advised the Chelsea board to "stop and think again" about the move, stating that Robert Sánchez is a better goalkeeper for the club.
Chelsea, Emiliano Martínez, Roy Keane, Robert Sánchez · 2026-08-27 16:36:34
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Keane, a Sky Sports commentator, believes that Chelsea is rushing into a decision and should take a long-term approach rather than signing a high-profile goalkeeper due to fan pressure. He also warned that replacing Sánchez with Martínez could be a disaster and that the club might regret the decision.
The Premier League transfer window closes on September 1, and Chelsea will have to make a decision soon. Martínez has been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge after a string of errors from Sánchez, but Keane's comments suggest that the club should reconsider their approach.
