Tottenham close to finalizing defender transfer with Serie A side
In the latest developments from Tottenham Hotspur's transfer window, attention has shifted not to incoming players but to a potential departure. According to reports from Relevo journalist Matteo Moretto, discussions between Tottenham and AC Milan regarding Emerson Royal have shown promising signs of progress.
Recent reports from Gazzetta dello Sport (h/t Sport Witness), indicate that AC Milan is hesitant about finalizing a deal for Emerson Royal. The stumbling block appears to be the disparity between AC Milan's offer and Tottenham's valuation of the Brazilian defender.
AC Milan has reportedly tabled an offer slightly exceeding €10 million (around £8.4 million) for the right-back, whereas Tottenham is holding firm on their demand for double that amount.
Sources suggest that either Tottenham or AC Milan may need to adjust their stance to facilitate a deal. Emerson Royal, who faced limited opportunities in the first team under Ange Postecoglou last season, has nonetheless attracted significant interest from AC Milan.
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Tottenham close to finalizing defender transfer with Serie A side
Matteo Moretto provided further insights via social media, indicating that the gap in valuation between Tottenham and AC Milan is relatively narrow following their recent discussions. AC Milan has expressed willingness to increase their offer to €15 million (£12.6 million), just €5 million (£4.2 million) shy of Tottenham's asking price.
Personal terms between Emerson Royal and AC Milan are believed to have been largely agreed upon, underscoring the player's readiness to make the move pending club agreements. Negotiations between the two clubs are expected to continue intensively in the coming days.
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Will AC Milan and Tottenham settle on Emerson Royal's transfer fee, or will differences in valuation derail the deal?