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Daily Mirror
8 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Chelsea and Man Utd 'get Emi Martinez transfer message' as sale stance emerges
Manchester United have been heavily linked with Emi Martinez this summer but Chelsea have also been sounded out about a transfer swoop for the Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez remains keen on an exit from Aston Villa this summer and both Chelsea and Manchester United are said to have been given 'encouragement' over a move from the Argentine's camp. Martinez, 32, has established himself as one of the Premier League's top goalkeepers since joining Villa from Arsenal. But there are doubts over his long-term future and it's understood that he is keen on a move ahead of the 2025-26 campaign. Manchester United have been heavily linked with Martinez amid the ongoing scrutiny over Andre Onana 's position at Old Trafford. It had been claimed via reports in Argentina, via The Metro, that Chelsea - and Maresca in particular - were keen on the idea of challenging their old rivals for Martinez's signature. Furthermore, The Mail claim that both the Blues and United have been given encouragement from Martinez's representatives over a potential move for his services this summer, with Villa ready to consider a sale if they receive serious offers for their current No.1. It's been outlined elsewhere, though, that Chelsea are not currently targeting Martinez as they are focused on strengthening in other positions. Chelsea have already attempted to sign Mike Maignan, the AC Milan keeper, this summer only for talks over a potential deal to collapse due to the Italian giants' demands. Reports have since indicated that Chelsea are happy with their current goalkeeping options, consisting of Robert Sanchez, Filip Jorgensen and Mike Penders, with Djordje Petrovic seeking a transfer to continue playing regular first-team football. A move for Martinez - or any other goalkeeper for that matter - would represent a major U-turn for the Blues, whose current No.1 in Sanchez was subjected to criticism during the 2024-25 campaign. Martinez is understood to have already received proposals from ambitious clubs in the Saudi Pro League, however, he is not sold on the idea of moving to the Middle East this stage of his career and would prefer to keep playing at an elite level in Europe. His interest in a transfer to Manchester United has been well documented in recent weeks, thought any deal would likely be difficult given the Red Devils missed out on qualifying for the Champions League and will have to cut their cloth accordingly in the transfer market with big-money deals for Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo likely to eat up a large portion of their summer transfer budget. Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
Metro
a day ago
- Sport
- Metro
Enzo Maresca tells Chelsea to rival Man Utd for Premier League transfer target
Enzo Maresca wants Chelsea to rival Manchester United for the signing of Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, according to reports in Argentina. Chelsea have already made attempts to sign a new goalkeeper this summer, but were unsuccessful in their pursuit of Mike Maignan prior to the Club World Cup. The French goalkeeper was keen on a move to Stamford Bridge, but AC Milan have since confirmed that their captain will not be leaving the club this summer. Current first-choice keeper Robert Sanchez retains the support of Maresca despite an inconsistent season between the sticks last year. But Chelsea could still look to strengthen their keeping options this summer, with the latest reports linking them with Martinez who faces an uncertain future at Aston Villa. Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro's Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link so we can send you football news tailored to you. The Argentine, who signed from Arsenal for £17m back in 2020, was visibly upset as he walked around the ground following the final home game of last season and Villa's difficult financial situation has led to speculation that Martinez could be sold this summer. United have been heavily linked with a move for the World Cup winner, but Argentine journalist Christian Martin reports that Chelsea's hierarchy are also keen on the 32-year-old. 'Chelsea wants Emiliano Martínez as their starting GK, and Enzo Maresca has asked,' Martin told DSports. 'Willy Caballero, who is part of the technical team, has also given the go-ahead. 'The player wants to stay in England, so for now it's an option for Chelsea.' Unai Emery was quizzed on Emiliano Martinez's Aston Villa future ahead of the club's final Premier League game against Manchester United. TNT Sports reporter Jules Breach said: 'Will today potentially be the final time we see Emiliano Martinez play for Aston Villa?' 'No way,' Emery replied. Breach continued: 'Definitely not? He's staying at the club?' before Emery said 'see you later' before thanking her for the interview and walking off. Read more here. Martinez, however, may still have his heart set on a transfer to United, with reports last week describing it as his 'dream move'. 'Emi is big pals with Argentina team-mate Lisandro Martinez and is keen to move,' a source told The Sun. 'He has already knocked back a couple of big hitters in the hope of joining United. More Trending 'Amorim is a huge admirer of his. He tried to sign him for Sporting in 2020 but lost out to Villa. He wants to fill the squad with captains and leaders and Emi fits the bill perfectly.' Martinez remained tight-lipped when asked about his future earlier this month while on international duty with Argentina. 'My future? I don't know, I come here to play for the national team, and that's the only thing that matters to me right now,' he said. 'Do I want to move to a new club? The transfer window just opened, so there's still a long way to go.' For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. MORE: The reason Arsenal left Eberechi Eze 'crying for a week' as Gunners plot £68m bid MORE: Club World Cup: Last 16 draw and route to the final for Chelsea and Man City MORE: Arsenal told they have made 'best value signing of the summer' with £5m transfer
Eater
2 days ago
- Business
- Eater
A Game-Changing Mexican Bakery Is Setting Up Shop in New England
New York's loss is Vermont's gain: East Harlem bakery Atla's Conchas closed up its Manhattan location in June, but co-owners and married couple Mauricio Lopez Martinez and Caroline Anders are planning to relocate their business to Montpelier, Vermont, ideally in August. The Oaxacan-style micro-bakery focused on conchas, Mexican pan dulces of round sweet breads topped with sweet, often colorful crusts. They led the New York wave, over the past year, of Latinx bakeries remixing the classic baked good — joined by others like Masa Madre, in Sunnyside, which subsequently opened. Atla's were made using recipes from Martinez's family, incorporating full-inclusion flour (whole wheat that isn't sifted) and ingredients from local and Latin American farmers and growers. This led to traditional flavors such as vanilla and chocolate, alongside specials like wild blueberry-lavender, arroz con leche, hibiscus lime, and cranberry. Infatuation describes the conchas as 'delicate, mid-size pan dulce, with muted pastel crusts and soft, almost-fluffy interiors.' Atla's didn't just offer conchas. They served small batches of other baked goods such as babka, cakes, and huaraches. Grubstreet called the Mexican wedding cookies a 'sleeper hit.' They also often fundraised for social causes like Bake for Ukraine and LGBTQIA+ issues. Martinez and Anders met while working as bread makers at a North Carolina co-op Weaver Street Market. They left to move to New York to open their bakery, which debuted in 2024. Despite media attention and a local following, Atla's last NYC day at 347 East 109th Street was on Sunday, June 22. The couple announced the shutter on Instagram last week, where they explained why they felt they had no option but to close and move out of state. 'We've come close to a deal more than once, but with a larger footprint and a higher electrical capacity comes a much higher monthly rent,' they explained on Instagram. 'Instead of being liberated to grow in the ways we would want to, we would be forced to grow in every way to pay the bills.' In their tiny Manhattan space, they milled their flour while only having a small convection oven. But a year into their operations, they realized they had outgrown the storefront and its electrical limitations. They wanted to be able to mill more flour (which they also sold wholesale to individuals) and broaden the breadth of quantity and styles of pastries offered. 'As much as we love full-inclusion baking, and baking conchas of course, we missed baking on stone,' Anders writes to Eater over email. They tried securing a location in New York, but that was impossible without losing sight of elements of their passion they didn't want to compromise on. Hence, Vermont. Anders explains that the couple was approached with an opportunity in Vermont. They visited a couple of times to see how they felt about the area. 'The food scene is incredible, and there's a major focus on local and sustainable agriculture,' she writes. 'The mountains and rivers are unreal. We haven't seen any moose yet, but we hope to see some soon! And of course, we like that it's close to NYC.' The Vermont Atla's will be larger with more capacity for a flour mill and a deck oven (with more electricity load). But most importantly, 'a financial situation where we can still be leaders involved in every step of daily production,' she writes to Eater. Conchas will be on the menu, naturally, along with other baked goods like cookies and snacking cakes. They're excited about finally being able to expand with leaves like baguettes, boules, and miche. 'Full-inclusion is a bit more common with hearth breads, but it's still quite rare,' she writes. 'It will be a bit of a challenge for us, but we're so excited to get our hands in the dough, so to speak. Leaving New York won't be easy, though. 'It feels very bittersweet,' Anders writes. 'We knew our current bakery wouldn't be our forever bakery, but we never expected we'd be moving on so soon.' During the last day of service, conchas went like hotcakes. Which is to say, if selling out showed how the neighborhood would miss them, Vermont is in for a (sweet) treat. See More:
Buzz Feed
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Michelle Obama Says She's Glad She Didn't Have Sons
Michelle Obama is opening up about motherhood — and why she's just fine never having raised a boy. On the June 18 episode of her podcast, IMO with Michelle Obama & Craig Robinson, the former first lady welcomed radio host Angie Martinez for a wide-ranging conversation that eventually turned to parenting. As they tackled what it takes to raise kids who grow into decent humans, the subject of sons — and their social conditioning — entered the chat. 'You should have thrown a boy in the mix,' Martinez jokingly said. With a laugh — and a hint of relief — Obama didn't miss a beat. 'I'm so glad I didn't have a boy,' she said. Ever the thoughtful interviewer, Martinez pressed her on why. Obama's answer? Her hypothetical son would have had impossibly large shoes to fill. 'He would've been a Barack Obama,' she admitted with a smile. Martinez called the idea of raising a mini Barack 'amazing,' but the former FLOTUS didn't hesitate to acknowledge the weight such a legacy might place on a child. 'I would have felt for him,' she said, acknowledging that it's a lot to live up to. Robinson, her brother and co-host, jumped in to note that Michelle hasn't exactly missed out on the boy-mom experience because she 'borrows' his sons.
Newsweek
5 days ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
MLB Writer Suggests Blue Jays Could Make Shocking Trade Decision
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Toronto Blue Jays are putting together quite an exciting and impressive first half of the season. They've firmly placed themselves in the postseason race. But their sights should be set on the American League East title. And if the Blue Jays are going to catch the Tampa Bay Rays and New York Yankees in the division, they're going to need to make some big moves in the coming weeks. FanSided's Vanessa Serrao recently suggested the Blue Jays could use former top prospect and current top-three prospect Orelvis Martinez as a trade chip ahead of the trade deadline this season. FORT MYERS, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 3: Orelvis Martinez #13 of the Toronto Blue Jays reacts with Rafael Devers #11 of the Boston Red Sox before a Grapefruit League Spring Training game at JetBlue Park at... FORT MYERS, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 3: Orelvis Martinez #13 of the Toronto Blue Jays reacts with Rafael Devers #11 of the Boston Red Sox before a Grapefruit League Spring Training game at JetBlue Park at Fenway South on March 3, 2024 in Fort Myers, Florida. More Maddie Malhotra/Boston"Orelvis Martinez still holds value as a trade piece for the Toronto Blue Jays, although perhaps not as high as it once was," Serrao wrote. "He is a solid power-hitting prospect in the Blue Jays' farm system who has the potential to be a 30-home run hitter. If the Blue Jays were to deal him, he would provide upside as a utility infielder. If he remains with Toronto past the deadline, he will likely get a call-up and could be utilized at third base. "With his time spent in the minors, he has racked up 119 home runs across five years. As a third-ranked prospect, he remains to hold upside as a trade chip. He also hit a home run during spring training this season, demonstrating his power following his PED suspension in 2024." For the Blue Jays to trade such a highly touted prospect as Martinez, they would need to land a superstar in return. If the Blue Jays are going to hunt a pitcher like Sandy Alcántara or Mason Miller, this idea could make sense. Martinez looks to hold a strong place in the future of the Blue Jays' organization, but if Toronto is hunting a big fish at the trade deadline this season, Martinez might need to be included in the trade package. More MLB: MLB Writer Suggests $120 Million Red Sox Superstar Could Be Traded
