West Ham United are reportedly eyeing up a swap switch involving left-back Emerson Palmieri, as they search for midfield reinforcements.
Based on studies in Italy, the Hammers are eager on probably signing Juventus midfielder Nicolo Fagioli, who’s at the moment deemed surplus to necessities in Turin.
That might pave the way in which for West Ham to deliver the Italy worldwide to the London Stadium, although they’re exploring methods to deliver his price ticket down.
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It appears West Ham chief Tim Steidten is eager to make use of Palmieri on this deal, with the previous Chelsea full-back having beforehand been focused by the Serie A giants.
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Palmieri hasn’t at all times been probably the most constant performer in his time within the Premier League, however he has proven moments of high quality, and one imagines he could possibly be a tempting choice for Juve to contemplate.
If Fagioli isn’t in Juve’s plans, then it may make sense for them to strive offloading him this January and maybe boosting their depth in defence whereas they’re at it.
West Ham want to enhance in a lot of areas after a poor begin to the season below Julen Lopetegui, who changed David Moyes in the summertime.
It more and more looks like it was the unsuitable selection to rent the Spanish tactician after Moyes had performed a really stable job with the east London outfit, however maybe a good January window can change issues.