Club have liked Tottenham regular ‘for a long time’ – Will need more than €25m unless player ‘pushes’ for exit

Having sold Kieran Trippier to Newcastle United, Atlético Madrid have been on the lookout for a new right-back.

AS in Spain explain it as ‘they are circling the market in search of a great opportunity’, with Tottenham’s Emerson Royal the latest name to have been added to their agenda.

Signed from Barcelona, the Brazilian quickly became a trusted man for Antonio Conte, but the defender publicly made it clear he originally would have preferred to stay in Spain.

Atlético Madrid could offer the Tottenham man a chance to return, since he has ‘been liked for a long time in the red and white offices, from where they try for him again’.

However, ‘unless the footballer pushes, it is difficult for his club to facilitate an exit for an amount lower than what he cost in 2021’, which was €25m.

Therefore, it’s down to the Tottenham player to decide what he would prefer going forward, and if he wants to play in Spain, start throwing his toys out of his pram.