LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 01: Emerson Palmieri of Italy runs with the ball during the Finalissima 2022 match between Argentina and Italy at Wembley Stadium on June 01, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images)

Chelsea Open to Loan Deal for Lazio Target Emerson

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 01: Emerson Palmieri of Italy runs with the ball during the Finalissima 2022 match between Argentina and Italy at Wembley Stadium on June 01, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images)

Lazio are still in the running for Emerson Palmieri and they’ve reportedly received a boost as Chelsea seem willing to send him out on loan.

The 27-year-old Italian-Brazilian spent last season on loan with Olympique Lyon, not finding space in Thomas Tuchel’s squad, and he had a good campaign in France, scoring one goal and providing two assists in 28 Ligue 1 appearances. Lyon didn’t make his stay permanent, so Chelsea are now looking around for a new taker.

As reported by Il Messaggero (via TMW), Chelsea are willing to send away Emerson on loan this summer, setting a buy option at around €10 million. This would make a deal very accessible for Lazio, so the Roman club may look to make a move once they’ve finalised the arrivals of Matias Vecino and Ivan Provedel.

Emerson is a favourite of Sarri and it’s clear that a new left back is needed this summer, with the current options being the unconvincing Elseid Hysaj and the adapted Adam Marusic.

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