Chelsea 'open to Emerson Palmieri offers'

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has reportedly reiterated to the club's board that he is willing to sell Emerson Palmieri this summer.

Last Saturday, the left-back played the full 90 minutes as the Blues succumbed to a 4-1 defeat to Bayern Munich in the Champions League.

However, his appearance was not enough to convince Lampard that the Italy international has a future at Stamford Bridge, even as deputy to Marcos Alonso.

According to Football Insider, Chelsea value Palmieri in the region of £18m, rather than at the previously-suggested fee of £25m.

The report suggests that the Premier League outfit are hopeful that their asking price will entice Inter Milan into stepping up their interest in the 26-year-old.

Palmieri made a total of just 20 outings in all competitions during the most recent campaign.