Juventus are reportedly interested in signing 30-year-old Italian international Emerson Palmieri from West Ham United.
According to a report by Italian outlet Juve Live, Serie A giants Juventus are looking to sign experienced full-back Emerson Palmieri from West Ham United during the January transfer window.
The 29-cap Italian international could prove to be a useful acquisition for West Ham. The opportunity to join one of the biggest clubs in Italy could be quite tempting for the player, and returning to the homeland will be quite exciting as well.
It will be interesting to see if West Ham are prepared to sanction his departure. They are lacking in quality and depth in the left-back department, and letting Palmieri leave the club might not be a wise decision, especially in the middle of the season.
West Ham have endured a disappointing season so far, and they could easily be dragged into the fight for relegation if they continue to falter. They must look to keep their key players and bring in more quality in January so that they can finish high up the table.
Juventus might struggle to convince the Londoners to sell the player in January. They could probably stand a better chance of getting the deal done in the summer. However, they also have other options, including the versatile Jakub Kiwior, on their radar.
Emerson Palmieri could be tempted to move
It will be interesting to see how the 29-cap Italian international reacts to the interest from the Serie A outfit. If he decides to force an exit in January, West Ham will be under serious pressure to hold on to the player. Joining the Bianconeri would not only allow him to compete at a higher level but it would also help him push for trophies regularly.
On the other hand, West Ham are in the mid-table position, and they are going through a rough patch. Manager Julen Lopetegui faces an uncertain future at the club as well, and West Ham have an uncertain project right now.
The 30-year-old wide man could easily be attracted to the idea of joining the Italian outfit. The Italian outfit are unlikely to pay over the odds for the defender, and it remains to be seen whether Juventus are ready to sanction his departure for a reasonable price.