Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Emerson Palmieri have reportedly edged closer to exits from Chelsea this summer, with the duo subject to growing interest from overseas. According to Italian newspaper Il Corriere dello Sport, Lazio sporting director Igli Tare is in London to enter talks with the Blues regarding each of their futures.
It's believed that Maurizio Sarri is keen to reunite with his former players following a successful stint at Stamford Bridge together. The report adds that Emerson has been granted permission to leave west London this summer, with the 27-year-old's contract set to expire in 2024.
Meanwhile, Loftus-Cheek, who has been a long-standing target for Lazio, faces an increasingly doubtful future at Chelsea having struggled for minutes under Thomas Tuchel. football.london have been told there is genuine interest from Serie A clubs regarding a permanent deal for the midfielder.
