Tottenham Hotspur are on the verge of completing a transfer deal for defender Emerson Royal.
Sources from Football Insider indicate that the club is close to agreeing on a deal with AC Milan that could reach up to £20 million, including add-ons.
Senior correspondent Pete O’Rourke mentioned on the Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast that talks between Spurs and Milan are progressing well.
The proposed deal is expected to involve an initial fee of £15 million, potentially rising to £20 million with performance-related bonuses.
Emerson has reportedly agreed to personal terms with AC Milan, which includes a five-year contract worth €3 million annually.
The Brazilian international, who joined Tottenham from Barcelona in the summer of 2021, has found it challenging to secure a consistent starting role under manager Ange Postecoglou.
With two years left on his current contract, Emerson made only 11 Premier League starts last season, underlining his position as a secondary option within the squad.
Tottenham’s decision to sell Emerson is part of a strategy to streamline their squad and reinvest in key areas ahead of the new season. Emerson’s move to AC Milan offers him a chance to gain regular playing time and rejuvenate his career in Serie A.
As the transfer window deadline nears, Spurs aims to finalise the deal swiftly, allowing them to concentrate on strengthening their squad and achieving their objectives for the upcoming campaign.
Fans are eagerly watching as negotiations approach their final stages, anticipating the official confirmation of Emerson’s departure from the club.