Emerson
Palmieri is having the second part of his medical with West Ham, ahead of
his £15m move from Chelsea.
The left-back has agreed personal terms with the Hammers and confirmation of
his move across London is expected soon.
If the deal goes through, Italy Euro 2020 winner Emerson would become West
Ham's seventh signing of the window and take their spending this summer past
£120m.
The 28-year-old joined Chelsea from Roma in January 2018 but has struggled
to become a first-team regular at Stamford Bridge, often providing cover for
Marcos Alonso or Ben Chilwell, while Marc Cucurella's arrival has knocked
him further down the pecking order.
Emerson, who had two years left on his Chelsea contract, spent last season
on loan with Ligue 1 side Lyon, where he played 29 league games and scored
one goal, and will challenge 32-year-old Aaron Cresswell for the West Ham
left-back spot.
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