According to breaking news in the Italian media, AC Milan are lining up a transfer move for West Ham left-back Emerson Palmieri.
The Rossoneri have been tracking the player for some time, but it is reported that the Italian international has no desire to play understudy to Theo Hernandez. Therefore, Milan may look to sell Hernandez in order to make a move for Emerson who has been outstanding for The Hammers.
Whilst Emerson was born and raised in Brazil, he plays for the Italian national team and has played club football in Serie A from 2014 to 2018, spending the first season with Palermo and the following three with Roma.
The transfer interest from Milan may explain why West Ham are continuing to scout and monitor numerous left-backs both domestically and overseas. The Hammers have recently tied Aaron Cresswell down to a new long-term contract, but make no mistake about it, any bids for Emerson would be most unwelcome.
West Ham are considering a move for former Tottenham left-back Ryan Sessegnon on a free transfer, according to Guardian journalist Jacob Steinberg.
