West Ham began the season with a 3-0 defeat to newly promoted Sunderland and currently face worrying prospects despite summer signings El Hadji Malick Diouf, Mads Hermansen, Kyle Walker-Peters and Callum Wilson. Marseille have reportedly added Emerson Palmieri to a list of potential signings as they seek defensive reinforcements. Emerson's possible departure would remove one of the few senior natural left-back options, force West Ham to consider the transfer market for a replacement, and risk stretching limited resources while other squad areas require urgent strengthening. Kyle Walker-Peters can cover left but is naturally right-sided, reducing depth.
According to Foot Mercato journalist Sebastien Denis, Ligue 1 side Marseille have added Emerson Palmieri to their list of potential summer targets, with the West Ham full-back emerging as a name under consideration as the French club look to strengthen their defensive options.
For West Ham manager Graham Potter, the potential departure of Emerson would present an unwanted headache. While Emerson has not always been a guaranteed starter, his experience and reliability have been a huge asset for the Hammers. Losing him could force the Hammers back into the market for another left-bac, a situation that risks stretching already limited resources at a time when other areas of the squad demand urgent strengthening.
At present, Emerson is one of the few senior, natural left-back options in the squad. while Kyle Walker-Peters can operate on the left if required, his natural position is on the opposite flank. Emerson's exit would therefore leave West Ham short of depth and force the club to reshuffle defensive responsibilities in a way Potter may be reluctant to sanction.
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