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Chelsea 'slap £17m asking price on out-of-favour Emerson Palmieri amid interest from Inter Milan and Napoli'... less than a week after Thomas Tuchel praised the 'amazing' defender despite barely playing him

Chelsea are ready to sell Emerson Palmieri this summer, but only if their £17million valuation is met.

According to CalcioMercato, the Blues will not let the defender leave Stamford Bridge on the cheap despite his contract being due to expire in 2022.

Inter Milan and Napoli are said to be keen on bringing Emerson back to Italy at the end of the season.

Emerson Palmieri could be sold by Chelsea this summer if a club offer u00a317million for him

Both clubs showed interest in the January transfer window, but a deal could not be agreed as Chelsea hold out for a hefty fee.

The versatile defender was signed by former boss Antonio Conte for £17.