Announcement soon! Full International has completed his West Ham medical

Chelsea star Emerson has completed the second part of his medical ahead of his West Ham switch

After struggling for game time at Chelsea and falling well down the pecking order at the club, he made the decision to go out on loan at Lyon, a move that has worked out quite well for the defender

He was an ever-present since crossing to the other side of the channel, and He has played 32 times for Lyon last term – scoring one goal and providing a further two assists – but he returned to the Bridge in the summer

And after the Blues completed the signing of Marc Cucurella earlier in the transfer window – the left-back was made surplus-to-requirements at Stamford Bridge and is allowed to leave the club

West Ham have swooped in and made an offer to Chelsea that they cannot refuse as he is about to sign with the Hammers

Palmieri is having second part of his medical this morning ahead of his £15m move to West Ham from Chelsea.

Personal terms have been agreed and a formal announcement is expected soon.

He would be West Ham’s seventh signing – taking their spending past £120m in this window.

IcFootballnews View –

Emerson will be a very good signing for the Hammers even though his time with ChelseaFC has not been the best – and for £13 million – he may be seen as a real bargain

He will be a great addition to this West Ham side – especially as he is a proven top-level player

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