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  "id": 3920499,
  "title": "Transfer: Emi Martinez undergoes Chelsea medicals, striker set to leave Man Utd",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/transfer-emi-martinez-undergoes-chelsea-medicals-striker-set-to-leave",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-28T07:58:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/28/transfer-emi-martinez-undergoes-chelsea-medicals-striker-set-to-leave-man-utd/"
  },
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  "account": "Emi Martinez, the Aston Villa goalkeeper, has journeyed to London for a medical examination as part of a potential transfer to Chelsea. The two English Premier League clubs have agreed upon a transfer fee of approximately £7.5 million for the Argentine international. Martinez is set to complete his move to Chelsea this weekend.\n\nAccording to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Martinez is currently in London undergoing medical tests and will then sign his contract with the Chelsea club. The deal is valid until June 2028, with the option for an additional season.\n\nMoreover, Romano shared news that another Manchester United player, Joshua Zirkzee, might leave the club to join Fiorentina on loan. United will receive a €5 million loan fee for the Dutch striker. Zirkzee's decision regarding his future remains to be made, and the loan fee, salary coverage, and a buy option clause will be considered by the respective parties.",
  "summary": "Aston Villa goalkeeper, Emi Martinez has travelled to London to undergo a medical ahead of a proposed move to Chelsea. The two Premier League clubs have agreed a fee of around £7.5 million for the Argentina international. Martinez will now finalise his move to the Blues this weekend. Football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano wrote on X: […] Transfer: Emi Martinez undergoes Chelsea medicals,…",
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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"
      },
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        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-08-27T18:28:09.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Chelsea agree deal to sign goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/chelsea-agree-deal-to-sign-goalkeeper-emiliano-martinez",
        "published": "2026-08-27T22:18:35.000Z"
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        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Chelsea agree £7.5m fee for Villa’s Martinez",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/chelsea-agree-7-5m-fee-for-villas-martinez",
        "published": "2026-08-28T00:36:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Chelsea agree £7.5m fee for Villa’s Martinez",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/chelsea-agree-7-5m-fee-for-villas-martinez-3893721",
        "published": "2026-08-28T04:49:30.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Chronicle Ghana",
        "title": "Chelsea agree £7.5m fee for Villa’s Martinez",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/chelsea-agree-7-5m-fee-for-villas-martinez-3929163",
        "published": "2026-08-28T08:53:52.000Z"
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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."
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