Chelsea are in the market for a new left-back this summer, if various reports coming from around Europe are to be believed.
Marcos Alonso and Emerson Palmieri are the two recognised left-backs at Stamford Bridge, and one would have to leave for a newcomer to arrive.
Leicester City’s Ben Chilwell, Ajax defender Nicolás Tagliafico and Real Madrid owned Sergio Reguilón are identified as targets for the west London club.
According to FcInterNews, the Premier League side will only give the ‘green light’ for a new left-back after offloading one of Alonso or Emerson.
It’s claimed Frank Lampard prefers to sell the Brazil-born Italy international over Alonso because the former has ‘never convinced’ his manager. However, it’s the Spaniard who has a better market.
Inter Milan and Atlético Madrid ‘like’ the former Fiorentina man, and the two clubs ‘recently tested the waters’ for his signing with intermediary Fali Ramadani.
The 29-year-old’s profile is ‘much appreciated’ by Antonio Conte, who managed the defender during his time in England. The Serie A side ‘remain vigilant’ and are ‘awaiting developments in London’, where Chelsea value Alonso around €30m.
Apart from Alonso, Inter also view Emerson and Atalanta’s Robin Gosens as left-back targets this summer.
