Report: AC Milan look at other options after Spurs ‘ask too much’ for Emerson Royal
The Italian giants have been long reported admirers of the Brazilian right-back, making a formal offer last week, which was rebuffed by Tottenham as it was short of their €20 million valuation.
Emerson expressed his desire to move to AC Milan
The Rossoneri had long been reported to be interested in signing Tottenham right-back, Emerson Royal, who only started eleven Premier League games for Ange Postecoglou last season. (TransferMarkt)
It was first reported all the way back in May by Fabrizio Romano that Spurs would have a number of exits this summer, with Emerson expected to be one of them and that AC Milan had the Brazilian high on their list of right-back options.
The player himself confirmed the speculation that AC Milan were moving towards signing Emerson, stating to Andre Hernan that ‘they [Milan] are looking for information on me’ claiming the interest is ‘very gratifying’.
Emerson doubled down on leaving Spurs weeks later explaining to Globo ‘I’m not a player to sit on the bench, I want to play. If not here [Spurs] I understand. but let me go to a place where I can play’.
AC Milan are looking elsewhere after Spurs rejection
Alasdair Gold confirmed on the 12th of June that Spurs turned down an opening offer from AC Milan for Emerson with the bid being short of the club’s €20 million valuation, Borussia Dortmund were also revealed to be interested now in the right-back.
A new report from Gazzetta Dello Sport revealed that Tottenham aren’t offering much of a chance for Milan to now sign Emerson with the Italian outlet claiming Spurs are asking too much for the ex-Barcelona defender.
Tottenham are reportedly aware of interest in Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia who are believed to increase Emerson’s salary significantly and likely to have no issues in getting an agreement with Spurs considering the eyewatering fees that have been frequently synonymous with Saudi clubs.
Gazzetta reports that Milan are now looking at both the blue and red side at Manchester to possibly sign Man City’s Issa Kabore or Manchester United’s Aaron Wan Bissaka as an alternative.
Spurs Web opinion
Tottenham and Levy are well within their rights to stick to their demands of €20 million after Emerson was a part of the Brazil set-up until recently, has Premier League experience and came through at Barcelona.
Although Emerson has his limitations, he can still be a decent-level right-back for a team that is less reliant on its full-backs.
AC Milan showed a long-term interest in Tanganga a few years ago without a move coming to fruition and Tottenham shouldn’t wait around for the Italian side to secure a deal for Emerson.
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