Emerson Royal’s proposed move to AC Milan might be in doubt, with The Athletic now reporting that the Serie A club could make a move for Aston Villa’s Matty Cash instead.
The speculation linking Emerson with a move to Milan has gone into hyperdrive over the last couple of weeks, with the player’s representatives thought to have flown to Milan to discuss a possible move (Gianluca Di Marzio).
It was reported by Gazzetta dello Sport (via Football Italia) earlier this week that Tottenham have lowered their demands and would be happy to sell the right-back for around €18m-€20m.
The report suggested that the two clubs are edging close to an agreement and that the Brazilian might be the first player to arrive through the door at the San Siro this summer.
However, The Athletic have now stated that Milan have also explored a move for another Premier League right-back in Matty Cash.
The report explains that while Villa would ideally want to keep hold of the 26-year-old, a sale of the Poland international would help ease up their PSR considerations.
The publication adds that the Midlands club values Cash at £30m, which could be a stumbling block for the deal as the Rossoneri might want to pay such as steep figure for the full-back.
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By the sounds of it, Emerson would be the much cheaper option for Milan and based on the reports from Italy over the last few days, one would expect the 25-year-old’s move to the San Siro to be completed swiftly in the first week or two of the transfer window.
That would be a great move for all involved and would allow Spurs to sign a right-back more suited to Ange Postecoglou’s system.
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