What happened. Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign Aston Villa's Emi Martinez for £7.5m, with the Argentine set to sign a two-year contract with an option for a further 12 months.

Sanchez was culpable for both goals in Chelsea's 3-2 win at Fulham.
Nicolas Jackson will move to Villa in a separate deal worth up to £65m.
Alonso made the ruthless decision with five days left in the transfer window.

Martinez is expected to become Chelsea's new No.1, with the deal reportedly agreed ahead of Monday's deadline.

In this story

Chelsea

E. Martínez

Xabi Alonso

Read the full story at Mirror Football →

More to read

Football.London

Chelsea confirm Emi Martinez transfer as huge Xabi Alonso problem solved

Football.London

Chelsea risk wrath of fans if Xabi Alonso fails to solve 23-minute problem

Football.London

Xabi Alonso gets £219m Chelsea transfer vindication as Cole Palmer admission made

Daily Mail Football

Chelsea Confidential Q&A special: Will Cole Palmer and Co be fit for Bournemouth? What chance signing Lamine Camara in January? Is Xabi Alonso under pressure already? And latest on Levi Colwill's new contract revealed

Football.London

Xabi Alonso's extensive to-do list at Chelsea revealed as Estevao Willian agreement reached

Football.London

Chelsea's first five fixtures after the international break as Xabi Alonso given huge boost