Report: Tottenham still have plans to sign another young right-back this summer

Football Insider report that Tottenham still plan on investing in a young up-and-coming right-back this summer once they finally conclude the sale of Emerson Royal.

Emerson Royal to AC Milan is close

Football Insider claim that an agreement between Tottenham and AC Milan is now ‘imminent’, and it seems Emerson Royal could leave the pre-season tour of Asia earlier than expected.

The Brazilian has apparently already agreed on personal terms with the Italian giants and, after Milan’s first bid was rejected, the two clubs are now finally close to an agreement.

This backs up what TuttoSport reported this week when they said the transfer of Emerson to Milan would be completed within the next ten days.

However, Ben Jacobs reported today that Tottenham are actually still waiting for a fresh bid from Milan and an agreement has not yet been reached.

Tottenham want a new young right-back

Football Insider say that if and when Tottenham do complete the sale of Emerson Royal, they plan on reinvesting the money into a new up-and-coming right-back.

The club are said to be looking for someone ‘who can develop under Postecoglou over a longer period.’

It remains to be seen what part Djed Spence will play in Tottenham’s plans, or their need for a new right-back in general, with the former Middlesbrough man enjoying a terrific pre-season so far.

Spurs Web Opinion:

I think Spurs will hold off on signing a new right-back for the time being, with Djed Spence impressing and Archie Gray able to cover there.

That could be a move they revisit in January if anything changes, but there are other priority positions to concentrate on. I would actually prefer a new left-back to a right-back at the moment.

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