Chelsea have been linked to numerous players in the January transfer window, one of which has been Roma left-back Emerson Palmieri.
Manager Antonio Conte has been prioritising bringing in a new wing-back to provide competition for Marcos Alonso.
According to the London Evening Standard, Palmieri has penned a four-year contract at Stamford Bridge, but a fee is yet to be agreed with Roma.
The publication claims that the reigning Premier League champions are in talks to strike a deal that will also involve Edin Dzeko moving to West London.
While speaking to the media in a press conference earlier today, Conte made reference to Kenedy's loan switch to Newcastle United.
The manager confirmed that he is open to bringing in a new player to cover the role.
Conte's comments have left Chelsea fans convinced that Palmieri is on his way to the club.
The left-back, who played in the same Santos team as world-record signing Neymar, has spent the majority of the season on the sidelines with a knee injury, but is now fit to play.
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