According to well-known journalist Romano, Chelsea is planning to provide Lyon with about 4 million euros in compensation to recall Emerson in January. However, Lyon have rejected Chelsea's offer twice.
Chelsea, meanwhile, also have a "plan B" to lend Everton left-back Digne, but the deal has not made substantial progress. For Chelsea, Emerson was the team's first choice.
The 27-year-old Emerson was loaned to Lyon by Chelsea for a buyout option and Chelsea did not have a recall clause.
（Sky）
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