Chelsea outcast Emerson Palmieri wanted by Juventus and Inter Milan as transfer battle begins for summer
CHELSEA outcast Emerson Palmieri is wanted by Juventus and Inter Milan, according to reports.
The left-back has fallen out of favour under Frank Lampard but could be rescued from the cold by the Serie A giants.
Cesar Azpilicueta - who normally operates at right-back - has been keeping the 25-year-old out the team and playing on the left in his place.
The Italian international has made just 14 Premier League appearances under Lampard this campaign and his Blues career looks like it could soon come to an end.
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Emerson's agent Luis Fernando Garcia has spoken out on the matter and confirmed the Italian giants are keen.
He told : "We know very well about Juventus' interest but also about Inter.
"So far there has been no talk of a transfer with Chelsea, nor has there been any official offer.
"I believe that until May there will be no official offers from the two clubs.
"In the summer we will decide what to do."
Emerson signed for the Blues from Roma in January 2018 for around £20million.
Lampard's men host Tottenham on Saturday in a crunch London derby in the battle for Champions League.
Spurs in fifth sit just one point behind the Stamford Bridge club in fourth.