Graham Potter
(Credit: Imago)
Rahul Lakhani
Tue 17 June 2025 11:40, UK
West Ham United have already let go of several experienced first-team players, and another now looks set to follow.
Vladimir Coufal, Lukasz Fabianski and Aaron Cresswell are among the players released by West Ham as they aim to rebuild their squad.
Graham Potter wants to reduce the average age of the West Ham team, but there is plenty of work to be done in the market despite being forced to operate on a limited budget.
News has now emerged that another senior star will be allowed to leave, but this could be a mistake from Potter.
West Ham
Potter wants to rebuild his squad (Credit: Imago)
Emerson Palmieri headed for West Ham exit
West Ham will aim to strengthen their defence, but they will have to replace a number of players as another full-back will follow Coufal out the door.
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Emerson Palmieri is a popular figure in East London, but he now looks set to depart this summer, as he does not feature in Potter’s plans.
The Italy international was a key figure last season as he made 26 league starts, but with one year left on his deal, he may return to Rome.
La Repubblica (17 June) have now reported that Lazio want to sign Emerson this summer, with Maurizio Sarri keen on the 30-year-old for his technical and physical qualities.
Stat Emerson
Appearances 31
Goals 2
Assists 1
Emerson’s stats for West Ham last season
The defender will reportedly be allowed to leave by Potter, as he does not consider him part of the plans for next season, meaning West Ham will earn a fee by selling him this summer.
Emerson is set to leave West Ham (Credit: Imago)
West Ham need to strengthen before sanctioning exits
West Ham are yet to confirm any first-team arrivals despite letting several players leave for free already, in what is an incredibly risky strategy.
Several additions will be necessary, but if West Ham cannot pull them off, or if they prove to be the wrong signings, then they will leave themselves massively short in defence.
Kyle Walker-Peters has been linked and can play at left-back, but a specialist replacement for Emerson may be necessary given his importance over the years.
The Italian has made 113 appearances for the Hammers, and a replacement will need to be found quickly if an exit is to be sanctioned early in this summer window.
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