West Ham United are reportedly considering a switch a transfer that includes left-back Emerson Palmieriwhile they are looking for reinforcements in the middle of the field.
According to reports in Italy, the Hammers are interested in potentially signing Juventus midfielder Nicolo Fagioli, who is currently considered surplus to requirements in Turin.
It could pave the way for West Ham will bring the Italian international to the London Stadiumalthough they are exploring ways to lower its price.
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West Ham boss Tim Steidten appears keen to use Palmieri in this deal, as the former Chelsea full-back has already been targeted by the Serie A giants.
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Palmieri hasn’t always been the most consistent player in his time in the Premier League, but he has shown moments of quality, and it’s conceivable that he could be a tempting option for Juve.
If Fagioli isn’t in Juve’s plans, then it might make sense for them to try to offload him this January and perhaps bolster their defensive depth while they’re at it.
West Ham must improve in a number of areas after a poor start to the season under Julen Lopetegui, who replaced David Moyes this summer.
It’s increasingly looking like it was the wrong choice to sign the Spanish tactician after Moyes did a very solid job with the East London outfit, but perhaps a decent January window can turn things around.
