Premier League outfit West Ham United are on the verge of closing a deal for an out-of-favour member of the defensive ranks at capital rivals Chelsea, according to reports.
The player set to link up with 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 Friday, to hear of the former AS Roma man inching towards a fresh Stamford Bridge exit.
As per transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, West Ham United are ‘closing on’ a deal for Emerson, who could be unveiled as the latest reinforcement to David Moyes’ backline as early as this coming weekend.
This comes after an agreement worth a fee in the region of £15 million was agreed upon, consisting of £13 million up front, followed by a further £2 million in potential bonuses.
Discussions over the personal terms of a contract, in turn, are now underway between the board at the London Stadium, and Emerson’s representatives.
West Ham are finally closing on deal for Emerson Palmieri with Chelsea. Clubs prepared to seal agreement for £13m plus £2m* fee, permanent deal with Emerson discussing personal terms. 🚨⚒️ #WHUFC
There are some details to be clarified over the weekend before deal done. #CFC pic.twitter.com/VuszyZNZ87
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 19, 2022
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