AC Milan tipped to sign Tottenham right-back Emerson Royal

AC Milan have expressed strong interest in acquiring the talents of Emerson Royal, a proficient full-back currently playing for Tottenham Hotspur, as they gear up for the upcoming summer transfer window.

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At 25 years old, Emerson Royal brings with him a commendable track record, having featured in 100 matches for Tottenham. In these appearances, he notched up 4 goals and contributed 2 assists to his team’s endeavors.

Beyond his club commitments, Emerson has also represented Brazil in 10 international fixtures.

Emerson’s journey in international football saw him called up to the Brazil under-20 team for the 2017 Toulon Tournament. He played a pivotal role as the first-choice right-back during the 2019 South American U-20 Championship and the 2019 Toulon Tournament, where he clinched victory with Brazil’s under-23 squad.

Currently valued at 18 million euros according to Transfermarkt.com, Emerson Royal presents an attractive proposition for Milan, despite occasional criticisms leveled at his performances during his tenure at Spurs.

Reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport suggest that Milan are actively scouting for defensive reinforcements, with Emerson emerging as a top target. Interestingly, Milan’s interest in Emerson dates back to his days at Barcelona, indicating a longstanding admiration for the player’s skill set.

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As Emerson braces for a potential departure from Spurs in the upcoming transfer window, Milan sees his versatile playing style as an ideal fit for their squad. His ability to seamlessly operate on right flank and centre-back position adds a valuable dimension to Milan’s defensive strategy.

However, negotiations might hit a roadblock due to Tottenham’s valuation of the player. The North London club is reportedly seeking a fee in the region of €30 million for Emerson’s services, prompting Milan to carefully assess their financial options before proceeding with the transfer.

Nevertheless, Milan remains resolute in their pursuit of Emerson, recognizing him as a valuable asset capable of shoring up their defensive line and bolstering their ambitions in domestic and international competitions.

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Securing Emerson’s signature would represent a significant coup for Milan, strengthening their squad and elevating their prospects for the upcoming season.

Milan’s pursuit of Emerson Royal underscores their commitment to reinforcing their squad ahead of the new campaign.

With negotiations in progress, fans eagerly anticipate the possibility of seeing Emerson don the iconic red and black jersey of the Rossoneri in the near future.

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Enzo Cattaneo

Naples-born Enzo Cattaneo has spent more than a decade living in Madrid and writing about Spanish football, German football and the Premier League for various Spanish football websites and now he writes about World football for World Football Rumours. He's been thinking about football transfers and rumours pretty much nonstop since the 2002 FIFA World Cup in South Korea.

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