Football ITK Fabrizio Romano has been looking more like “IDK” with some of his recent West Ham transfer posts.
That said, his early morning revelation that Hammers full-back Emerson is set to join Marseille does seem a safe bet. Posting on social media, Romano wrote:
“Emerson Palmieri to OM, here we go! Deal done now between West Ham and Olympique Marseille. OM will pay €1m total package, add-ons included. Green light now from #WHUFC to travel. OM close deal for Emerson Palmieri wanted by Longoria, Benatia and De Zerbi.”
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Crikey—did I read that right? £1m including add-ons? Ouch.
Emerson and Lucas Paqueta walk to West Ham training
Emerson has been an excellent signing for West Ham
Still, at least it clears his wages off the books I guess? By my reckoning, that’s now close to £1m per week saved in wages since the end of last season.
Emerson’s been a good servant to West Ham, but for whatever reason neither Julen Lopetegui nor Graham Potter seemed keen to make him a regular.
With this move now done, expect Maxwel Cornet, Andy Irving and Nayef Aguerd to be the next through the London Stadium exit door.