Alasdair Gold says one Spurs transfer is not as far along as reports suggest

Football.London’s Alasdair Gold has revealed that AC Milan are yet to begin negotiations with Tottenham Hotspur over a deal to sign Emerson Royal.

Emerson Royal is expected to leave Spurs this summer

Over the past few weeks, a number of Italian outlets have suggested that Emerson’s move to Milan is now edging closer by the day, with Tottenham and the Serie A club nearing an agreement.

This includes a recent update by Gazzetta dello Sport, which suggested that a €20m (£17m) deal could be struck for the right-back sooner rather than later.

However, Gold has now revealed that Milan have only held talks with Emerson’s representatives regarding a move and are yet to engage Spurs in any formal negotiations.

No negotiations so far between Milan and Spurs

He explains that the Brazilian is not seen as the most natural fit for Ange Postecoglou’s system, which is why Tottenham are listening to offers for him.

According to Gold, the former Real Betis man simply wants to play regular football next season, whether that be in North London or elsewhere.

The journalist asserts that apart from Milan, Brazilian side Flamengo are also keen on bringing Emerson back home while some Saudi Pro League have also shown an interest in the 25-year-old.

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Even if Milan have not held concrete negotiations with Tottenham, the two clubs might now have a clear idea of where each other stands regarding Emerson and what kind of an offer would be required to clinch the deal.

There is every chance that this transfer could be completed in a matter of weeks.

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