AC Milan are working to reinforce all departments ahead of the 2024-25 season and in defence, a right-back seems to be the priority. Emerson Royal is the main target but according to a report, a centre-back could also arrive.
Davide Calabria failed to live up to expectations last season and in order to increase competition within the squad, Milan have decided to sign a right-back. Emerson Royal is at the top of their wish list and Fabrizio Romano stated a few days ago that a deal is likely.
According to today’s edition of Gazzetta dello Sport (see photo below), Milan’s initial offer of €10m was rejected as Tottenham would like €20m. A new meeting has been scheduled and as things stand, the deal is at an ‘in or out’ stage as it remains to be seen if a compromise can be found.
In addition to a right-back, the pink newspaper states that a centre-back could arrive, though this hinges on one of the current centre-backs leaving. Malick Thiaw is the main suspect in that sense but at the same time, Milan are happy with the player they have for the position currently.
Should Thiaw leave, though, then RB Salzburg’s Strahinja Pavlovic is the most likely candidate to replace him.
