After starting the season as a regular starter, Emerson Royal is expected to leave AC Milan before the end of this winter transfer window, as per Calciomercato.com. At least, this is the will of the Rossoneri club management, who have decided to sacrifice one of their four signings from last summer to make room for Kyle Walker (a deal nearing completion with Manchester City).
Galatasaray leading the race for Emerson Royal?
The former Barcelona player is set to leave AC Milan, with his future increasingly likely to be in Turkey with Galatasaray. The Brazilian right-back is open to the Turkish option, with negotiations ongoing for days and intensifying in recent hours.
Is it a done deal? Not yet, as the Rossoneri are not satisfied with the offer from the Istanbul club, which, between a paid loan and a buy option, does not exceed 13 million euros. Giorgio Furlani wants to recover the investment made last summer to acquire him from Tottenham, starting from a valuation of 15 million euros. Negotiations continue.
Who else is interested in Emerson Royal?
Emerson Royal's agent, Stefano Castagna, has always been very active in the English transfer market and has spoken to both Everton and Fulham about his client. Everton's interest is currently limited to inquiries, while Fulham appears ready to make a permanent offer of 12 million euros. Thanks to the agent's efforts, talks are now in advanced stages.
Castagna is expected in Italy, and the deal could materialize between tonight and tomorrow. Galatasaray remains in pole position and is pressing hard, although the player would prefer a return to the Premier League
