Juventus are confident signing Chelsea fullback Emerson Palmieri.

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.

Tuttosport says 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.

Alex Sandro has been a long-term target for the Blues but Juventus value their player at a higher price than Emerson meaning Lampard will also have to shell out a fee.

Juve coach Maurizio Sarri meanwhile is keen to reunite with his former student Emerson - who is one of his "favourite" Chelsea players.