Reports in Italy and England claim Juventus are confident of landing Chelsea star Emerson Palmieri as the Serie A giants have commmenced talks with the defender’s agent.

The Brazilian-born Italy international has fallen out of favour at Stamford Bridge and could be set for a return to Serie A this summer.

Maurizio Sarri could be the key to lure the left-back to Turin. The Old Lady boss actually wanted the defender to follow him to Turin last summer, but Chelsea would not want to listen to any discussion with regards to the player’s exit.

Italian journalist Nicolò Schira claims Emerson wants a return to Serie A and that Juventus are interested in the 25-year-old.

Schira claims the Old Lady are in touch with the player’s representatives.

The former Chelsea coach Sarri can play a decisive part in the operation and reunite with the former Roma man.

The Sun report that Chelsea are already in the market for another full-back, with Leicester ace Ben Chilwell high on his wish-list.

Tuttosport claim that Juventus will use this to their advantage in snaring Emerson by offering the Londoners a swap deal involving Alex Sandro.

Chelsea had quoted a £22million asking price for the Italy defender, but could be tempted into a transfer that involved one Brazilian defender for another.