Seeking to strengthen its squad, Atlético de Madrid monitors Tottenham’s right-back Emerson Royal. according to Brandcoach Diego Simeone wants a player with different characteristics for the position, which includes Vrsaljko and newcomer Daniel Wass.
The Spanish team’s interest in Emerson is not new. According to the newspaper, Atlético sought the signing of the athlete in the last transfer window, when he was negotiated with Spurs.
The newspaper also claims that the colchonero team is not the only one that wants to sign him. Inter Milan, from Italy, is also probing the Brazilian.
Atlético de Madrid understands that Emerson’s good time at Real Betis would mean that the player would not need time to adapt to Spanish football. In addition, the club welcomes its statistics for the Spanish Championship, being the right-back with the most matches won and the second that created the most chances, when he was there.
Emerson is also interested in returning to Spain, but needs Atletico Madrid to reach an agreement with Tottenham. The price of the player, who accumulates tickets for Barcelona, Atlético-MG and the Brazilian national team, is around 20 million euros (R$ 111 million).
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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