Club willing to activate Tottenham player Release Clause after reaching personal term with player- Romano

Tottenham and AC Milan are close to agreeing a deal worth around €15 million plus add-ons for Emerson Royal, with the player having agreed personal terms with the Italian club, and the player is now waiting for the green light to undergo a medical, journalist Fabrizio Romano has told GIVEMESPORT.

Emerson endured a difficult 2023/24 season, starting just 11 Premier League games as Pedro Porro dominated the right-back position for Spurs. Despite this lack of playing time and being evidently surplus to requirements in North London, the full-back has been the subject of interest from Milan, as well as Saudi Pro-League club Al-Nassr, this summer.

The Serie A team looks to be the front-runner to recruit the Brazilian. Although it is said that Tottenham has requested €20 million, a compromise in the neighborhood of €15 million is almost reached; at that point, the only thing preventing the deal from being finalized is the medical.

The end result of Emerson’s Tottenham career might be to view it as a letdown. The highly-regarded talented full-back, who is 25 years old, joined the team from Barcelona in 2021 following an outstanding loan stint at Real Betis.

There were high hopes that the defender, who cost £25.8 million, would eventually replace Kyle Walker, whom Tottenham had lost four years prior. But after three inconsistent seasons spanning 101 games, the Brazil international’s value to the Lillywhites’ club has diminished to the point where Ange Posetcoglou was keen to cash in this summer.

move specialist Romano exclusively discussed the impending nature of the move with GIVEMESPORT, revealing that it is a deal that represents a big loss on their initial investment:

“I anticipate that Tottenham will be quite active. Without a doubt. Because talks are still going on with Milan over Emerson Royal. This deal is going to close quite soon, I believe. Although there are still some things to finish, the arrangement is almost complete—roughly €15 million plus add-ons. Tottenham began with a €20 million budget.

“The player wishes to join Milan, and there is not much of a difference between the two teams. By the end of May, he had already agreed on personal terms. In other words, Emerson Royal is essentially waiting for permission from the two clubs to travel and finish his physical. So it is Emerson’s circumstances.”

It is unclear if Spurs would search for a direct replacement for Porro, however Archie Gray, a recent acquisition, might step in. The Yorkshire team regularly utilized the former Leeds player at right-back, where he could cover for the Spaniard and make an infrequent appearance in midfield.

The upfront position is one where Postecoglou may decide to reinvest the proceeds from the Emerson sale, as he wants to bolster his strike force. According to reports, the Australian manager has considered a trade involving Dominic Solanke of Bournemouth, which might result in players from Spurs moving elsewhere.

Solanke had a fantastic season in the Premier League last year, tallying three assists and scoring 19 goals. Though they are prepared for the prospect, the Cherries are reportedly hesitant to part with their top player during this window, with the Englishman reportedly amenable to the transfer. This transaction may pick up speed in the upcoming weeks, depending on the players Spurs decide to include in their suggested swap.