GdS: The final obstacle – what Milan must overcome to sign Emerson Royal | OneFootball

AC Milan have been interested in signing a new right-back for several months. However, it seemed that this option was off the table in recent weeks, but today, an avenue is re-opening.

Months ago, it was reported that Milan had an interest in creating some competition at right-back for Davide Calabria – who had a poor season by his standards – and a few names were in the mix, but gradually that list has shortened.

It quickly went from three names to one, and negotiations were proving difficult for the elected name – Emerson Royal. A report earlier this month suggested that the contact had stopped after the Rossoneri presented their first bid, but a report from this morning suggests that things are progressing well.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport (via Radio Rossonera), there is one obstacle for the Diavolo to overcome, and that is the price tag. However, the distance is not as large as some may have imagined. Instead, there is a €5 million bridge to cross.

Milan’s bid to Tottenham – which caused the breakdown in talks – was around €10m, but the report from this morning suggests that it will only cost €15m to bring the right-back to the club. Given he has the conviction of the management and Fonseca, it could be a matter of time before a deal is revisited.