Juventus 'in talks with Emerson Palmieri agent'

Juventus are reportedly in talks with the agent of Chelsea defender Emerson Palmieri ahead of a potential move to Turin during this summer's transfer window.

Emerson has made 18 appearances for the Blues this season but has not featured in any of his side's last five Premier League matches.

The 25-year-old has been strongly linked with a return to Italy in recent months, with the likes of Juve and Inter Milan both said to be interested in a deal.

According to Italian journalist Nicolo Schira, Emerson wants to return to Serie A this summer and his agent is currently in talks with the Italian champions over a potential deal.

The report claims that the defender favours a switch to Turin over Milan due to the presence of Maurizio Sarri in the managerial position.

The Italy international joined Chelsea from Roma in January 2018 and has a contract in the English capital until the end of the 2021-22 campaign.