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Emiliano Martinez has completed a surprise £7.5m switch to Chelsea, turning down advances from other European heavyweights amid Juventus links. The Argentine goalkeeper forced an exit from Aston Villa and immediately identified Stamford Bridge as his preferred destination, largely driven by the prospect of working under Blues boss Xabi Alonso.

Juventus are closing in on a deal to sign Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Pape Matar Sarr as they scramble to bolster their squad before the transfer deadline. The Bianconeri have reached a verbal agreement for the Senegal international to address a growing availability crisis in the middle of the park.