WEST HAM have walked away from a deal to sign Chelsea defender Emerson Palmieri over high wage demands.
David Moyes bolstered his defence this week with the £10million signing of Germany international Thilo Kehrer and wanted to bring in Emerson, 28, at left-back.
The Hammers were close to agreeing a fee with London rivals Chelsea following an opening bid of £13million.
However, wage demands and difficulties with the full-back’s representatives have caused West Ham to put an end to talks for now.
There remains a slim chance that the East Londoners could go back in for the Italy international, who spent last season on loan with French side Lyon, but the club are now considering other options.
Moyes is keen to add an upgrade on Aaron Cresswell at left-back having already made six signings so far this month.
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New man Kehrer has experience at left-back, as does Maxwel Cornet who arrived from Burnley in a deal worth £17.5million.
However, the current plan is for Cornet to play further forward and Kehrer to play centrally at the back following injury to fellow summer arrival, Nayef Aguerd.
Kehrer, 25, signed a four-year deal with the club holding an option for a two-year extension.
He said: “I’m very excited to sign for West Ham United.
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“This is the best league in the world and I’m excited about coming to play in the Premier League.
“I talked to the manager and he told me about how he sees me fitting in at the club.
“My biggest goal now is to get into the team, integrate myself within the group and enjoy playing for West Ham.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
