West Ham United defender Emerson Palmieri has admitted he had interest from other Premier League teams in the summer, amid suggestions Nottingham Forest were keen.
The 28-year-old made the move to the Hammers from Chelsea in a £13million deal during the transfer window. He had spent last season on loan at Lyon and had struggled to pin down a starting spot during his time at Stamford Bridge, leading to a summer exit being on the cards.
Left-back was an area the Reds needed to strengthen as part of their significant recruitment drive upon promotion to the top-flight. And they ended up bringing three in, in Omar Richards - who is yet to make his debut, having suffered a hairline fracture of the leg - Harry Toffolo and Renan Lodi.
