Napoli are in talks with Chelsea for Emerson Palmieri, but Liverpool defender Konstantinos Tsimikas emerged as a possible alternative.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, a Napoli representative is currently in London to continue talks with the Blues for the former Roma defender.
The Premier League giants want €20m to sell the Italy international, while Napoli want to sign Emerson on loan with an option to buy.
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On paper, Emerson’s contract expires in June 2022, but Chelsea have an option to extend the player’s stay at Stamford Bridge for one more season.
Talks between the two clubs are ongoing, but Napoli are not open to match the Blues’ asking price.
For this reason, the Partenopei have also set their sights on Liverpool defender Konstantinos Tsimikas.
The 25-year-old snubbed a move to the Stadio Maradona one year ago, opting to join Liverpool from Olympiakos.
However, he struggled with playing time last term, and Napoli could begin talks with the Reds if Chelsea don’t lower their economic demands for Emerson Palmieri.