According to reports from L`Equipe, Olympique Marseille is on the verge of securing the signature of Italian international left-back Emerson Palmieri, aged 31. The experienced defender, formerly of Chelsea, is anticipated to mutually terminate his contract with West Ham United, a move that would pave the way for him to join Roberto De Zerbi`s squad as a free agent. Palmieri is expected to commit to a two-year agreement with the prominent French club.
The same report also indicates that Marseille had previously explored a loan option for Liverpool`s Kostas Tsimikas, highlighting their active search for reinforcements in the left-back position. The club`s need for a new left-sided defender intensified following the recent departure of Quentin Merlin, who moved to fellow Ligue 1 side Rennes. Palmieri, currently in the final phase of his contract with West Ham, would mark his return to French top-flight football, having previously spent the 2021-2022 season at Lyon on loan from Chelsea FC.
