Nuno Tavares, Emerson Palmieri, West Ham
(Credit: Imago)
Joe Elvin
Sat 5 July 2025 20:57, UK
Emerson Palmieri looks destined to leave West Ham United this summer.
Emerson is widely reported to be unhappy at West Ham and the Hammers have been actively seeking new left-sided players.
And it seems the Hammers may be able to sign off on his departure soon amid an update involving Nuno Tavares.
Emerson is believed to be unhappy at West Ham (Credit: Imago)
West Ham target Nuno Tavares available for £17.3m
Former Arsenal left-back Nuno Tavares is one of the players that West Ham have been considering as a potential replacement for Emerson.
The 25-year-old Portuguese is now at Lazio, and has enjoyed a successful season in Serie A.
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He’s only been in Rome for one season, but Calciomercato reports Lazio have placed a price tag of £17.3million for an immediate exit for the defender, who West Ham are said to really like – as do Leeds United.
That’s likely to be within the budget of West Ham, who are looking to revamp their first team after a disappointing season in the Premier League.
Tavares hardly set the world on fire during this time with Arsenal. In fact, he was a disappointment, only making 22 league appearances for Arsenal and being loaned out three times.
However, he has come of age at Lazio, proving to be an attacking threat as well as more solid defensively. He provided nine assists in 30 games for his new club.
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Nuno Tavares could prove to be a good replacement for Emerson (Credit: Imago)
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Graham Potter had West Ham playing better football after he was appointed in January, but it’s still believed that several new signings are needed to freshen up the team.
Emerson has been a useful player on the left side for the Hammers, but he is far from irreplaceable. If he’s unhappy in East London, he should be shipped out as soon as possible.
Tavares looks like an exciting replacement, despite his failures at Arsenal. Lazio have put a fair valuation on his head.
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However, it’s worth noting that West Ham are close to finalising a transfer for El Hadji Malick Diouf in the coming days. Diouf plays on the left-hand side as well, so it will be interesting to see if his signing affects the Hammers’ interest in Tavares.
West Ham are expected to pay £21.5m for Diouf, but he’s only 20 years old and has no experience playing in England. Perhaps he’s being bought as one for the future.
Meanwhile, Tavares is someone who could slot effortlessly into the team now.
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