Tottenham are aggressively looking into selling defender Emerson Royal this summer, with many parties expressing interest.
According to recent sources, the player is close to signing with AC Milan, with personal terms already agreed.
The Italian club has yet to reach an agreement on a deal with Tottenham, who are unwilling to sell him cheaply.
Spurs are apparently asking €25 million, the price they originally paid for the full-back, while Milan hopes to secure the move for around €20 million.
Barcelona has suddenly emerged as a possible destination for the Brazilian fullback.
According to Mundo Deportivo via Foot Mercato, the Spanish giants are interested in re-signing Emerson during the current transfer window.
Barcelona, who sold Emerson to Tottenham in the summer of 2021, see him as a feasible alternative to reinforce their right-back position, especially since Joao Cancelo’s loan period expired last month.
Despite Emerson‘s versatility, which included playing left-back and centre-back in addition to his preferred right-back position, he struggled to establish a continuous starting spot under manager Ange Postecoglou.
Last season, the 25-year-old defender appeared in 22 Premier League games, but only started 11. (Transfermarkt)
Tottenham are keen on moving Emerson on, as he does not fit into Postecoglou’s vision for the squad, and his contract expires in June 2026.
Barcelona‘s interest in re-acquiring Emerson adds a fresh dimension to his transfer situation.
The Lilywhites want to negotiate an agreement that fulfils both their financial and strategic goals, allowing them to reinvest intelligently in their squad for the coming season.
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