‘€50m for two signings’ – Milan working on double swoop for Spurs and Monaco duo

AC Milan are planning to invest €50m in two players that they believe are necessary signings to bolster the defence and midfield, according to a report.

According to this morning’s edition of La Gazzetta dello Sport (seen below), Milan are not just at work to fix the centre-forward issue. They want to sign a defensive midfielder and a full-back, and two names are circled on their wish list: Emerson Royal and Youssouf Fofana.

The Brazilian on the wing

Milan want a full-back in addition to a centre-back and ideally they want a player who can cover both sides, a trend that started when Diogo Dalot arrived on loan from Manchester United in 2020 and continued with Alessandro Florenzi.

The management are looking for a player with international experience but at the right age and Emerson Royal ticks these boxes. In January he turned 25 but on his CV there are spells in LaLiga with Real Betis and Barcelona, and the Premier League with Spurs plus 12 appearances for Brazil.

Milan were keen on Royal in the past when he also ended up in the sights of top clubs like Bayern Munich and PSG, but the discussions did not get too far. Things could change this summer, because the Rossoneri are keen to bring in a player who has been more of a reserve under Ange Postecoglu.

The issue, if anything, is the asking price. Tottenham still believe in his qualities and for this reason they value ​​him at €30m, more or less the same amount invested to bring him to London in 2021.