West Ham braced for last-gasp Emerson offer – sources
West Ham defender Emerson is wanted by Galatasaray with the Turkish transfer window set to close on Friday (September 13).
The Super Lig champions have turned their attention to the 30-year-old after failing in their attempts to sign Aston Villa’s Lucas Digne.
The Italian left-back is under contract at West Ham until June 2026, with the option to extend another year should the club wish to.
Sources have told Football Insider that Galatasaray could test West Ham’s resolve to keep Emerson with a formal bid in the next 48 hours.
Emerson has started all three of West Ham’s opening Premier League games under new manager Julen Lopetegui, implying they want to keep the defender.
West Ham defender Emerson has late Galatasaray interest
Since joining from London rivals Chelsea in 2022, the Brazil-born Italy international has made 85 appearances for the club across all competitions.
Emerson was a member of Roberto Mancini’s Euro 2020 winning side but missed out on a place to this year’s tournament.
It was a busy summer for at the London Stadium as they aim to upset the traditional ‘top six’, ending the transfer window with a net spend of £85.2million.
Max Kilman, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Niclas Fulkrug, and Crysencio Summerville all joined permanently while Jean-Clair Todibo and Carlos Soler joined on loan from French clubs Nice and PSG respectively.
The East London club face West London rivals Fulham in their first Premier League game after the international break on Saturday, September 14th.
In other news, West Ham pushing to sign Joel Matip.
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