Deal CLOSE: Juventus to complete signing Chelsea defender

Chelsea left-back Emerson Palmieri could apparently join Juventus on loan before Monday’s transfer deadline.

Emerson Palmieri has played on two occasions for Chelsea in the EFL Cup this season however has not been in the squad for any of their four Premier League encounters.

The 26-year-old’s future has been the subject of much hypothesis lately, with the Italy defender said to be excited about a return of Serie A before the end of the summer’s transfer window.

As per Calciomercato, Juventus have been in talks with the left-back’s agent and are confident of securing a loan deal before the transfer deadline.

Palmieri Emerson has recently played in Serie A for Palermo and Roma, representing Roma on 47 occasions in all competitions before tying down a move to Stamford Bridge.

The defender has about 18 months left to run on his contract with Chelsea.

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