Emerton talks reported

Last updated : 06 June 2003 By Martyn Elliott

No fee has yet been agreed for the Australia international but the news is an indication of the Dutch club’s willingness to sell.

The 24-year-old is currently in Australia for his wedding but Freddy Shepherd is expected to open discussions with the player’s agent about personal terms at the earliest possible opportunity.

Meanwhile Stephen Carr is reported to have told Spurs that he will leave the club next summer if they do not qualify for Europe, but the club’s owners are believed to be keen to cash-in on one of their most valuable assets now.