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Chelsea and Roma agree Edin Dzeko deal

Bosnia striker still discussing personal terms with Blues; Brazilian left-back Emerson Palmieri ready to travel to London

Edin Dzeko of AS Roma in action during the Serie A match between AS Roma and Spal at Stadio Olimpico on December 1, 2017 in Roma
Image: Edin Dzeko could soon be on his way to Stamford Bridge, according to Sky in Italy

Chelsea and Roma have agreed terms on a deal that will see Edin Dzeko move to Stamford Bridge, according to Sky in Italy.

Sky Sports News reported on Tuesday that the two sides were coming close to an agreement on a double deal for Bosnia international striker Dzeko and his club team-mate, Brazilian left-back Emerson Palmieri, and it now appears progress has been made.

Roma defender Emerson Palmieri playing against Lazio last year
Image: Emerson Palmieri has only made three appearances for Roma since returning from a serious knee injury

However, Chelsea are yet to reach an agreement with Dzeko's camp. It is unclear whether the issues lie over the length of the contract or the size of the wages.

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It is understood Chelsea's deal for Emerson is further down the line and the 23-year-old's entourage are ready to travel to London and close the deal.

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Both Dzeko and Palmieri have been named in Roma's squad to play away at Sampdoria on Wednesday night in Serie A.

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