West Ham United have made contact with capital rivals Chelsea over a potential deal for a member of the club’s defensive ranks, according to reports.
The player in the sights of the Irons? Emerson Palmieri.
Left-back Emerson, of course, sealed a return to Stamford Bridge this summer, after Olympique Lyonnais opted against making their move for the Brazilian permanent.
The 28-year-old’s prospects under Thomas Tuchel, though, look altogether bleak.
As things stand, Emerson represents the 4th-choice left-back in west London, sitting behind all of Ben Chilwell, Marcos Alonso and summer arrival Marc Cucurella in the Chelsea pecking order.
In turn, it should not come as a massive surprise, on Monday, to hear of the former AS Roma man being tipped for a fresh Blues exit.
In response, it was made clear to David Moyes and co. that a deal will only be possible in the case of a permanent offer being tabled.
It is therefore unclear whether or not the Hammers are prepared to move forward with their interest.
Emerson Palmieri deal. West Ham have approached Chelsea to sign Italian left back, Todd Boehly made clear he only wants to sell Emerson on permanent deal, no loan. 🚨🔵 #WHUFC
OGC Nice offered loan move in July and it was rejected, no more talks. It’s currently quiet. #CFC pic.twitter.com/pSCNQCd6Xj
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 15, 2022
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