Chelsea have opened talks with Napoli over a loan deal for defender Emerson Palmieri, according to reports in Italy.
Repubblica claims the 26-year-old could join Blues midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko at the San Paolo in the January transfer window.
This week Palmieri revealed his desire to play in Serie A again as he looks to boost his chances of making the Italy national squad for Euro 2020.

Chelsea have reportedly opened talks with Napoli over a loan deal for Emerson Palmieri
The left back joined the London club from Roma in 2018 but has never nailed down a regular starting spot at Stamford Bridge and is yet to feature in the Premier League this season.