CHELSEA flop Emerson is attracting interest from Italy, according to reports.
The outcast left-back looks set for a January departure with Inter Milan, Roma and Napoli said to be keen to bring the Italian back to his homeland.
Emerson is attracting interest from ItalyCredit: PA:Empics Sport
Frank Lampard is not a fan of the 26-year-old and worked hard to replace him over the summer.
And with Ben Chilwell arriving for £50million, the Italy international’s Chelsea career looks to be over.
West Ham were rumoured to be keen on his signature last month.
But Serie A now looks the most likely destination, according to Sky Sports Italia.
Juventus are another team said to be considering a move.
But it would appear Inter is Palmieri’s most likely destination with 34-year-old ex-Manchester City ace Aleksandr Kolarov the only recognised left-back on their books.
Emerson admitted things are not going as he would like at Stamford Bridge when away on international duty earlier this month.
He said: “When I arrive here [Italy’s training camp] I change my head, I feel important and part of the group.
“At Chelsea, things are not going as I wish in this part of the season. I just have to work.”
The defender has played 55 times for Chelsea since a 2018 move from Roma – but has not featured at all this season.
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