Report: Club turn down Newcastle deal because they want Spurs player instead
According to AS Roma Live, AC Milan have been offered the chance to sign Kieran Trippier but they would prefer to sign Emerson Royal over the Newcastle United star.
AC Milan want to sign Emerson Royal
There continue to be plenty of reports about Emerson’s proposed move to Milan, although it does not appear at the moment as if the transfer is getting close or imminent.
Last week, Gazzetta dello Sport suggested that the Rossoneri remain hopeful that they will be able to complete a deal for the 25-year-old, who is surplus to requirements at Spurs.
The report added that while Tottenham value the Brazilian at around €20m (£17m), there is a feeling among the San Siro hierarchy that a bid of around €18m (£15.2m) would be enough to clinch the deal.
Trippier offered to AC Milan
ASRomaLive have now claimed that Newcastle offered Milan the chance to take Trippier off their books.
The report claims that the Magpies are ready to cash in on the England star after his form dipped last season and they sensed an opportunity to shift him to Milan.
However, Paulo Fonseca’s men allegedly turned down the chance to sign the former Spurs man as they are hoping to seal a deal for Emerson.
Spurs Web Opinion
It appears as if Emerson is Milan’s top right-back target but they are playing the waiting game and assessing other alternatives in an effort to get Spurs to drop their asking price.
I would not be surprised if this deal moved quickly within the next week or two.
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