Marseille’s potential bid for West Ham star Emerson Palmieri as an alternative option to a Liverpool full-back hasn’t been directly reported, but we do know that Lazio learned West Ham’s asking price for Palmieri, which could indicate interest from other clubs. Here’s what we know about Palmieri’s situation ¹:

Palmieri’s Current Situation

– West Ham’s Plans: Graham Potter, West Ham’s manager, initially didn’t prefer Palmieri, but the player seems to have become a part of Potter’s plans. However, Julen Lopetegui took over as manager and Palmieri has become a regular feature in the team.

– Transfer Interest: Palmieri’s transfer value has been reported to be around £15 million, with interest from clubs like Lazio and potentially others in the Serie A.

Potential Moves and Interest

– Lazio’s Interest: Lazio is reportedly interested in signing Palmieri, with a reported asking price of around £15 million from West Ham.

– Inter Milan Connection: West Ham is reportedly looking to sign Carlos Augusto from Inter Milan by offering Palmieri as part of the deal, which could be worth €20 million in cash plus Palmieri’s transfer value.

– Other Interest: There have been links to Turkish Super Lig clubs like Galatasaray, but Palmieri seems happy at West Ham for now ² ¹ ³.

Conclusion

While Marseille’s specific interest in Palmieri isn’t confirmed, the player’s situation suggests that West Ham might be open to offers, especially considering their squad revamp plans under Graham Potter. If Marseille were to bid for Palmieri, they’d likely face competition from other interested clubs ⁴.