Chelsea’s Euro 2020 champions Italy left-back Emerson has been linked with a move to Ligue 1 side Lyon.

The Italy international has been linked with Inter and Napoli this summer. But Calciomercato It has been reported that the Euro 2020 champions full-back appears to be heading to France instead.

The former Roma defender has discussed the possibility of a return to Serie A. And He is delighted with the interest of Napoli boss Luciano Spalletti.

But the media have reported that Lyon are serious about a deal with the Blues to bring Emerson to the team.

The report also claims that the Ligue 1 club are closing in on a deal for Emerson in the next few hours. As the Brazilian-born left-back is eyeing a move away from Chelsea

The 27-year-old has 19 caps for Italy. When he moved from Roma to Chelsea in January 2018 for €20 million. But was unable to make a full debut in England. And is looking for opportunities to play regularly to secure a place in Roberto Mancini’s squad at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.