According to reliable Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, Inter Milan have opened talks with Chelsea for the transfer of Emerson Palmieri.
Romano claims that Antonio Conte – the Italian that manager the Blues for two years until the end of the 2018 season – would like to make the 25-year-old Inter’s first-choice left-back next season.
Emerson was actually signed for the west London outfit by Conte for a fee of £17.6m, as per BBC Sport, so it’s not surprising to see that the tactician would like the ace once more.
Romano adds that following the Italian giants’ capture of Real Madrid starlet Achraf Hakimi, Emerson will continue the side’s plan to bolster at full-back as an official bid is expected soon.
However, Injury troubles and inconsistent form have prevented Emerson from really proving his price-tag at Chelsea, the ace hasn’t managed to displace Marcos Alonso as the starting left-back on a regular basis.
Inter have started talks with Chelsea to sign Emerson Palmieri. Antonio Conte wants him as LB for next season after Hakimi. Official bid to be made soon. ? @DiMarzio @SkySport #Chelsea #Inter #transfers
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 2, 2020