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Chelsea will announce the signing of Roma defender Emerson Palmieri on Monday, according to a report on Daily Mail.

The Roma defender will reportedly move to Chelsea in a deal worth £18 million, plus for £4 million in add-ons.

Palmieri is expected to provide competition for Marcos Alonso in Chelsea’s left wing-back position.

The report also claims Chelsea won’t confirm the signing of Roma striker Edin Dzeko until later in the week.