Emerson ‘to play final West Ham United game’ as Napoli accept £25m+ offer
Emerson may be playing his final game at the London Stadium as West Ham United face Nottingham Forest.
Since signing from Chelsea, the 30-year-old has been relatively successful at the Hammers, but he could potentially leave in the upcoming transfer window.
Graham Potter will want David Sullivan to back him next summer and reinforce the squad, especially the backline, which has shipped 59 goals in the Premier League this season.
Oliver Scarles has had opportunities at the London Stadium this season, but he has a long way to go before being a first-team starter, leaving the Irons with a massive decision.
West Ham want Napoli left-back Mathias Olivera transfer as Emerson exit on cards
Napoli left-back Mathias Olivera is attracting interest from the East London outfit ahead of next summer, according to AS.
The news outlet reports (14 May) that the Hammers have enquired about the 27-year-old’s future at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium.
| Competition | Appearances | Assists | Points per match |
| Serie A | 30 | 3 | 2.3 |
It’s been claimed that the Serie A outfit are reluctant to sell the Uruguay international but will listen to offers above £25million.
Emerson could possibly leave the London Stadium in the upcoming transfer window as interest has emerged in the Italy international, and the Irons will undoubtedly want a quality replacement for him.
Potter needs defensive transfers at London Stadium
Aaron Cresswell is set to depart the London Stadium at the end of the season as the Hammers have decided against extending his stay.
Vladimir Coufal is another full-back the Irons will be without in the coming weeks, leaving Potter with a lack of depth in defence.
Max Kilman and Jean-Clair Todibo have failed to live up to expectations at the Irons since signing last summer, and a new centre-back should also be a priority for the English manager.
West Ham will play their final home game of the season against Forest on Sunday (18 May), which may be the last time Emerson will feature at the London Stadium for them.
Olivera has been brilliant at Napoli this season and could win the league title, with Antonio Conte’s team one point ahead of Inter Milan.
While the prospect of winning silverware may be an obstacle to getting the 27-year-old, the Hammers could arguably entice him by offering better wages.
With the Uruguayan defender’s potential arrival, Emerson will be surplus to requirements at the East London outfit.