Chelsea have agreed a £7.5m deal to acquire goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez from Aston Villa. This move addresses what manager Xabi Alonso reportedly identified as a key weakness for the club.
In other news, Enzo Fernández was not involved in Chelsea's 2-0 Carabao Cup second-round victory over Luton Town. Manchester City are said to be nearing a deal for the midfielder, who is reportedly keen to leave.
Danny Welbeck, 35, scored his first goal for Chelsea in the match against Luton, opening the scoring. Estêvão's shot, which went in off Hakeem Odoffin, secured Chelsea's second goal.
Manager Xabi Alonso selected a strong line-up for the cup tie, despite the team's busy schedule. Reece James started for the second time in three days, partnered by Valentín Barco in midfield.