Departing Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri wants to take Emerson Palmieri and Gonzalo Higuain with him to Juventus.

The Italian is nearing a departure from Stamford Bridge and has earmarked the duo as the men who can bolster the Serie A champions, says the Daily Mail.

Sarri steered the Blues to Europa League glory and a third-place finish in the Premier League last season.

Sarri has a close relationship with Higuain and brought him to Chelsea having worked with the Argentine striker at Napoli.

Emerson came in for Marcos Alonso after the Spaniard fell out of favour and is also linked with a move.