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  "id": 3790334,
  "title": "Chelsea agree £7.5m fee for Villa's Martinez",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/chelsea-agree-7-5m-fee-for-villas-martinez",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-27T18:28:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC Sport",
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    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c1j4r033wxzo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chelsea have secured the services of Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez for a fee of £7.5 million. The 33-year-old Argentine is expected to complete a medical in London, further strengthening their goalkeeping options at Stamford Bridge. The signing comes in response to concerns over the performance of Robert Sanchez, who has been Chelsea's first-choice goalkeeper since 2023. Sanchez made two mistakes during Chelsea's recent 3-2 win over Fulham, allowing goals to Josh King and Gonzalo Garcia. While Sanchez's faults have been acknowledged, Chelsea's decision to pursue Martinez represents a significant shift in the club's stance. Mike Penders, a £17 million signing from Genk, is also on Chelsea's radar and is set to make his debut in the upcoming Carabao Cup match against Luton Town. This move adds to a series of transactions between the two clubs, with Chelsea previously signing forward Morgan Rogers for a club-record £117 million and Alejandro Garnacho on loan. Nicolas Jackson, valued at approximately £65 million, is also in the process of completing a medical at Villa Park as he prepares to rejoin his former Villarreal manager, Unai Emery.",
  "summary": "Chelsea agree a £7.5m fee to sign Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Transfer: Emi Martinez gives green light for Chelsea move",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/transfer-emi-martinez-gives-green-light-for-chelsea-move",
        "published": "2026-08-27T08:35:22.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport Football",
        "title": "Chelsea agree £7.5m fee for Villa's Martinez",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/chelsea-agree-7-5m-fee-for-villas-martinez-3790353",
        "published": "2026-08-27T18:28:09.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}