Source: Telegraph
Portsmouth move for AC Milan's Emerson
The 32-year-old did not feature in Milan's squad that travelled to Bologna at the weekend, opening the way for a move before the end of the month.[LNB]A calm, steady presence in any midfield in which he has played, Emerson has championship medals from both Italy and Spain and is a former captain of Brazil.[LNB]The player's agent Vincenzo Morabito confirmed that Emerson would be interested in a move to England, possibly for his final contract in the game.[LNB]'We are negotiating on behalf of Portsmouth, and Milan are ready to sell,' said Morabito.[LNB]'We must consider that the player's contract will run out next June.[LNB]'It remains to be seen what his decision will be. A one-and-a-half year contract would probably satisfy him.'[LNB]Emerson's age and the fact that Milan are blessed with a huge number of midfield players would put Portsmouth in a strong position to pay only a nominal fee for his services, provided the player can be convinced of the merits of a move.[LNB]Portsmouth's excellent showing against Milan in the Uefa Cup at Fratton Park, in which Emerson featured, is believed to have impressed the Brazilian.[LNB]Emerson's current team-mates beat Bologna 4-1 in his absence, with Kaka scoring twice in his first game since turning down the chance to move to Manchester City.[LNB]David Beckham also scored in the game, his first for the club with whom he is on-loan from LA Galaxy.[LNB]
