CHELSEA can expect a transfer push from Juventus in January as rumours of a bid for Emerson Palmieri mount.
The Old Lady have been shoehorning Mattia De Sciglio over to left-back when Alex Sandro is unavailable, a situation they hope to improve.
According to Tuttosport, that means pushing for Emerson despite the fact he has finally made headway into the Chelsea team under Frank Lampard.
Aside from a few weeks out with a hamstring injury in October, the Italy international has been a regular first-teamer.
Dropped for Reece James after the recent defeat to West Ham, Emerson was back in the side to face Lille on Tuesday night.
Nevertheless, Juventus sporting director Fabio Paratici is said to be determined to orchestrate a January swoop.
Chelsea are expected to experience a heavy squad turnover for a mid-season transfer window after their ban on registering players last summer.
Pedro and Olivier Giroud are touted for exits with Willian yet to sign a contract extension with just six months left on his Blues deal.
Juve beat Bayer Leverkusen to seal their comfortable passage to the Champions League last-16 with Sandro on the bench.
The Brazilian, 28, has experienced niggling muscle issues in recent months and is also often linked with a move way.
Signing a new long-term contract in December of last year, Manchester United and Chelsea have previously been touted to bid for his services.
