Emerson Royal, typically a substitute to Pedro Porro at right-back, recently found himself thrust into the role of a central defender for Tottenham due to a combination of injuries and Cristian Romero’s three-match suspension following a red card against Chelsea.
Despite the unfamiliar position, the 24-year-old showcased commendable performance in the team’s last two matches and this caught the attention of LaLiga giants, Real Madrid.
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Real Madrid, having closely monitored Emerson for several weeks, is poised to make a move once the January transfer window opens. The Spanish giants are in dire need of a right-back and have singled out Emerson as their primary target.
However, there is a disparity in the sum for Emerson’s transfer, with Real Madrid willing to offer €20m (£17m) and Tottenham placing a higher value of around €35m (£30m) on the Brazilian.
“A ROCKET FROM ROYAL!” 🚀
You voted @Emerson_Royal22‘s strike versus Brentford as our Goal of the Month for August 👑 pic.twitter.com/vFfR9h6ncs
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) September 4, 2023
Emerson, harboring a strong desire for more regular playing time, expresses a preference for departing the Premier League. Despite this, the likelihood of Tottenham parting ways with him in January seems slim, given his crucial role as the primary cover for Pedro Porro. Potential considerations for an upgrade may emerge in the subsequent summer transfer window.
