Fenerbahçe has begun searching for a new left-back after receiving offers for Archie Brown, and the club aims to fill the potential vacancy with an experienced player. A name that has emerged is the 31-year-old Italian international Emerson Palmieri, who plays for Marseille. Fenerbahçe officials have started preparations for the transfer and are hoping to use the French club's financial situation. A first meeting is planned to occur within the next week. Palmieri has 29 caps for Italy, his contract runs until June 2027, and he made 28 appearances in Ligue 1 last season, providing 3 assists. His current market value is €9.00m, according to Transfermarkt, and he has also recently been linked with Juventus. He moved to Marseille from West Ham in September 2025 for a reported fee of €700,000. The English club had paid Chelsea €15.4 million for his services in August 2022.