Emerson Royal is eager to speed up his transfer to AC Milan and sees himself in a Rossoneri shirt. However, things are moving slowly, especially in these crucial negotiation phases. There was hope that a final agreement would be reached yesterday, but it looks like it will take a little more time.
Emerson and Milan are in agreement, and while the two clubs, Milan and Tottenham, are close to reaching a deal, there remains a gap in their respective offers. Milan is holding firm on its bid of under €15 million, while Tottenham is looking for at least €10 million more. Nevertheless, Emerson’s desire to join Milan has made a significant impact on the talks.
The Brazilian has expressed his only interest in playing for Milan, which can be difficult for clubs to resist. The Rossoneri, in turn, are willing to meet their coach’s requests and see Emerson as an important asset to enhance their right flank. He has the quality and attacking drive that new manager Paulo Fonseca is looking for in his full-backs.
Emerson, who has had a strong presence during his time at Tottenham under Antonio Conte—starting against Milan in the Champions League last season—has found less favor under current coach Ange Postecoglou. Over his career, he has made 101 appearances in England, scoring four goals, after also playing in La Liga with Real Betis and a brief stint at Barcelona, and starting his journey in Brazil with Ponte Preta and Atletico Mineiro.
On a personal note, Emerson is also aiming to reclaim a consistent spot in the Brazil national team, where he has ten caps but has yet to score. His potential arrival at Milan would mark the club’s third significant signing of the summer, following Álvaro Morata and Luka Pavlovic.
Milan is also focusing on strengthening their midfield, with long-time target Seko Fofana remaining a priority. However, they are also considering other options, including 23-year-old Manu Kone from Borussia Monchengladbach, who is currently competing for gold with the French Olympic team against Spain. Kone could join Milan for around €15 million.
As Milan prepares to welcome Álvaro Morata, the captain of the newly crowned European champions, he is expected to arrive in the city later today, with a presentation scheduled for tomorrow and his first training session set for Saturday—a week before their season opener against Torino. San Siro is ready for Morata, and he will be there to meet the fans.
