Transfer diary: Chelsea eye ex-Arsenal star, Man City brace for PSG raid as Everton takeover hits new low

Chelsea are set to reignite their interest in Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez as their search for a new number one intensifies.

As noted in this diary, the Blues were keen to sign Argentina’s World Cup winner Martinez last summer, but were reluctant to pay big money.

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Manager Mauricio Pochettino remains a big admirer of his compatriot, as does the club’s goalkeeping coach Ben Roberts, who almost signed Martinez for Brighton.

Villa made losses of £119.6million last year, sparking fears they could be forced to sell players to stay on the right side of the Premier League’s PSR rules.

Chelsea have made signing a new goalkeeper one of their top priorities and also have England pair Jordan Pickford and Aaron Ramsdale on their list of potential options.

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FEEL THE BERN

Paris Saint-Germain are hoping to get second-time lucky in their pursuit of Manchester City wizard Bernardo Silva.

The Parisians thought they had signed Silva a year ago before he opted to sign a new three-year contract at the Etihad.

But after once again failing in their quest for Champions League glory, the French giants are planning a summer rebuild with the Portuguese once again at the forefront of their concerns.

PSG will be encouraged by the fact that City appear to have a ready-made replacement for fan favorite Silva, in the form of West Ham’s Lucas Paqueta.

Paqueta is believed to have an £85million release clause which kicks in this summer and Pep Guardiola was desperate to sign the Brazil international before being accused of breaching FA betting rules, for which charges were never laid.

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TOFF CHANCE

Farhad Moshiri faces being forced to leave Everton with nothing as the ill-fated takeover by 777 Partners faces collapse.

talkSPORT understands Everton staff have resigned themselves to the fact the deal is a failure after waiting nine months for Premier League approval, and fellow US investment group MSP is now ready to launch a bid rival purchasing public.

Moshiri’s initial deal with 777 was worth around £550m and the Miami-based investment firm has since loaned Everton more than £200m to fund day-to-day running costs and player salaries.

Moshiri threatens to give in to fan pressure by pulling out of the deal and looking for another buyer.

But after racking up debts of more than £500m, including £160m with the MSP, Monaco-based Moshiri is in no strong position to seek exceptional repayment.

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WALK THE LINE

Tottenham are considering re-signing Southampton defender Kyle Walker-Peters – four years after selling him.

The versatile Walker-Peters fits the profile of Spurs’ attacking full-back type Ange Postecoglou, who are keen to recruit to cover Pedro Porro and Destiny Udogie.

Walker-Peters, 27, is out of contract at the end of next season and Saints will be forced to sell if they do not win promotion through the Championship play-offs.

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