Emerson to Milan! No, Wait. Never Mind.

The headlines of all the major sports papers in Italy today are shouting the news of Emerson's arrival in Milan, on loan with an option to buy from Real Madrid. Which would be just fine, were it not for a little statement on the Milan website that says "AC Milan denies the purchase of Emerson. It was not possible to find an economic agreement between the two clubs.

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