Italian transfer guru Gianluca Di Marzio took part in an interesting questions and answers sessions via video link for Sky Sports yesterday.
He said:
Di Marzio believes that he will only bring in a new left back, if it is a swap deal with either Inter or Juventus, who have both shown an interest in signing The Blues current left back options, Emerson Palmieri and Marcos Alonso.
Di Marzio gives an example of the kind of deal that will need to happen, suggesting that Chelsea could swap Emerson for Alex Sandro of Juventus, a player they have had a long standing interest in.
He said:
“They have two very good left-backs – one who is very, very good and that is Emerson Palmieri and the other being Marco Alonso. “It depends a lot on Emerson. In January, Inter asked for Alonso and Emerson. They asked for around £45m to sell one of the two players…they consider these players important to Chelsea.
“It depends on some possible swap deals, which could be done with Inter and Juventus. For example Emerson for Juventus’ Alex Sandro. “Chelsea can find another left-sided player, but through a swap deal. Otherwise, Chelsea will keep Emerson and Alonso.”