Portman Road hosted Graham Potter’s team on 25 May, securing three important points to finish 14th place in the top flight.Mohammed Kudus scored against Kieran McKenna’s side after being dropped from the starting lineup.
James Ward-Prowse and Jarrod Bowen were also on the scoresheet as the Hammers won 3-1, with Emerson not a part of the squad, who posted a cryptic message on social media.
Since the appointment of the ex-Chelsea boss, the 30-year-old has been in and out of the team, and it wouldn’t be surprising to see him leave in the coming weeks.Emerson posts cryptic social media post after West Ham win v Ipswich
Emerson’s future at the London Stadium is uncertain, with the defender being linked with an exit.
The Italy international was attracting interest from Juventus in the winter transfer window, and it remains to be seen where he’ll play next season.After the Irons’ victory at Portman Road, the left-back wrote on X (25 May): “Time is the answer for everything.”Potter will want summer transfer reinforcements at London Stadium
Oliver Scarles has played left-back for Potter in recent months, with the youngster putting in some impressive performances.
The Hammers will undoubtedly want to reinforce the left-hand side of the defence in the upcoming transfer window, with Emerson’s exit on the cards.
With the Irons showcasing defensive frailties this season, conceding 62 goals in the Premier League, it would make sense for them to bolster their backline.
West Ham have Max Kilman and Jean-Clair Todibo at their disposal, but the two have been underwhelming since signing last summer.
Vladimir Coufal and Aaron Cresswell will leave the London Stadium at the end of the campaign, giving the recruitment department several decisions to make as they undoubtedly need to strengthen the defence.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka has arguably been one of the best players at the Irons since signing from Manchester United, and they could use someone similar at left back.
The situation in E20 will be one to watch next summer, and what happens with Emerson remains to be seen.
