Reports: Besiktas close to signing Milan full-back – €10m option to be included

Emerson Royal is getting closer to leaving AC Milan as Besiktas have stepped up their interest and have sent an offer.

Despite only signing for Milan around one year ago, it has felt like Emerson’s days at the club have been numbered since the winter window. Kyle Walker arrived in January to take his spot, and it is believed the Brazilian was Galatasaray-bound before a serious muscle injury.

Now that the window is open once again, speculation has been rife suggesting that the former Spurs man has his bags packed and that a switch to Turkey could be back on. This only increased when Massimiliano Allegri chose not to call him up for the preseason tour of the Far East.

Bestikas send bid

The latest update from Fabrizio Romano reads as follows: “Besiktas are accelerating to close Emerson Royal deal with AC Milan after official bid sent. Loan until June 2026 with €10m buy option clause.”

Meanwhile, Matteo Moretto adds: “Beşiktaş are close to signing Emerson Royal. New contacts between the parties in recent hours as well, and the negotiation is moving forward quickly with Milan for a loan with an option to buy for €10m.

“A three-year contract is ready for the Brazilian player. Flamengo had also inquired about Emerson Royal’s situation, but the Turkish club now wants to finalise the deal.”