Chelsea are set to face a tricky decision over the future of defender Emerson Palmieri, with Italian giants Juventus reportedly interested in making a summer move. The Italian has been away from Stamford Bridge so far this season having enjoyed a loan spell in France with Ligue 1 giants Lyon.
He has made 31 appearances in all competitions for the club and has been a key performer for the side, despite a somewhat underwhelming campaign at the Groupama Stadium. He was left on the bench for Lyon’s most recent game - a 1-1 draw against unlikely Champions League challengers Strasbourg - but that was likely with the side’s Europa League quarter-final, second-leg against West Ham United in mind.
The French side have been confirmed to hold first refusal on any permanent deal but should they turn down the prospect of any summer move, it appears that the Italian has interest from his homeland. According to CalcioMercato, Serie A giants Juventus are interested in a deal, having been tracking Emerson for a number of years.
