Tottenham and Aston Villa in £25m Battle for Star Right-Back

After battling it out for fourth place, it seems the contest between Spurs and Aston Villa has bled into the transfer market with both clubs reportedly interested in promising 19-year-old Fiorentina right-back.

Postecoglou looking to replace Emerson at right-back

Emerson Royal continues to appear as one of the most likely exits out of Hotspur Way this summer.

The rumour mill was started by Fabrizio Romano a number of weeks ago as he claimed that AC Milan are seeking a new right-back this summer with Emerson being ‘high on their list’, further stating that the Brazilian is ‘one of many players expected to leave THFC this summer’ (Fabrizio Romano).

The exit door is reportedly widening now for Emerson as La Gazzetta Dello Sport in Italy has claimed that Emerson has reached ‘an agreement in principle for a contract’ with the player himself stating ‘I know Milan are in contact with Tottenham, they asked about me’ (La Gazzetta Dello Sport).

Spurs are also reportedly interested in Vanderson of AS Monaco. Fabrizio Romano stated a week ago that ‘Tottenham are showing interest in Monaco right-back Vanderson’.