Tottenham Hotspur are keen to bring in a new right back before the transfer deadline – and Barcelona’s Emerson Royal is now a prime target.
A host of players have been linked in that area of the pitch, but it now seems that Emerson is the favourite as Fabio Paratici chases a late deal.
The Telegraph report that Tottenham are attempting to negotiate a deal to bring Emerson to North London, which could end up being a loan-to-buy.
Fabrizio Romano claims that Tottenham tried to engineer a swap deal involving Serge Aurier, but Barcelona rejected that idea.
Tottenham need to make a ‘huge’ offer for Emerson according to ESPN, with Barcelona so far standing firm on a potential deal.
The 22-year-old only became an official Barcelona player this summer having spent two years with Real Betis due to a co-ownership agreement.
Emerson has made two substitute appearances this season, and Tottenham now want to give him a quick escape route from the Nou Camp due to Barcelona’s financial issues.
Tottenham fans have been taking to Twitter to react to the rumours, suggesting that Emerson is a ‘monster’ and would be a ‘quality’ signing.
Others called the pursuit ‘unreal’, seemingly believing that Emerson is the kind of attack-minded right back Tottenham need.
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