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title: "West Ham: Journalists share ‘shock’ Emerson Palmieri update"
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author: "Emilio Galantini"
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published: "2022-08-18T16:40:02Z"
modified: "2022-08-18T16:40:02Z"
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# West Ham: Journalists share ‘shock’ Emerson Palmieri update

**Reliable journalists Nizaar Kinsella and Adam Newson have shared a ‘shock’ [West Ham United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-news/) transfer update involving Chelsea defender Emerson Palmieri.**

### The Lowdown: Hammers eye deal…

Reports in the last 48 hours suggested that West Ham have been confident over sealing a move for Italy international.

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[Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-west-ham-in-advanced-talks-to-sign-emerson-palmieri-after-new-twist/), for example, shared news of advanced talks to sign Emerson after the east Londoners submitted a £13million bid – they were apparently even hoping to complete a deal this week.

This comes amid the [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) side’s search for an alternative left-back to Aaron Cresswell, who is reaching his twilight years, with Moyes seemingly on the look out for a successor.

### The Latest: Journalists share ‘shock’ Emerson update…

Taking to social media, journalists Kinsella and Newson have shared a ‘shock’ development on the chase.

[West Ham latest news!](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/web-stories/west-ham-latest-news-4/)

It is claimed that a deal for the 28-year-old is currently off due to issues with personal terms.

*“Emerson Palmieri’s deal to West Ham is off. It is a bit of a shock as a fee of £13m + £2m in add-ons was close to being agreed with Chelsea.”* said Kinsella of The Evening Standard (via [Twitter](https://twitter.com/NizaarKinsella/status/1559928530850422787)).

Meanwhile, Newson, a Chelsea correspondent for football.london, has followed on with further detail saying it was down to a difference in salary and personal terms.

He [explained:](https://twitter.com/AdamNewson/status/1559942872463720448)

*“Emerson Palmieri is now unlikely to join West Ham United this summer. A deal worth around £15m including add-ons was close to being agreed between the two clubs, but the defender’s salary demands were a problem.”*

### The Verdict: Blow for Moyes?

Called ‘[unbelievable](https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/chelsea/thomas-tuchel-hails-emerson-team-spirit-b1819079.html)‘ by Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel last year, despite his lack of game time at Stamford Bridge, Emerson could’ve been a brilliant option for Moyes.

The former Roma star has plenty of experience on the biggest stages, particularly with Italy at international level where he was named in Roberto Mancini’s [squad for Euro 2020.](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11096/12389461/emerson-palmieri-exclusive-interview-wembley-glory-at-euro-2020-with-italy-thanks-to-roberto-mancinis-support)

It appears West Ham will now have to turn to other options such as Arsenal ace Ainsley Maitland-Niles, recently [linked by ExWHUemployee.](https://twitter.com/ExWHUemployee/status/1559874260088283138)