Inter rival Milan for Ricci with chances of immediate move | OneFootball

Inter are set to compete with Milan for Torino midfielder Samuele Ricci, as they have reportedly identified the Italy international as a possible replacement for Hakan Calhanoglu, in case the latter departs next summer.

The Nerazzurri are keeping close tabs on the 22-year-old’s development, with Milan also interested in the player andrecently said to have opened talks with his agents.

Samuele Ricci of Torino in action for Italy U-21s

Milan are also tracking the young Italian, which could prompt an exciting transfer battle between the two clubs.

epa11553453 AC Milan’s Rafael Leao (C) in action against Torino’s Karol Linetty (L) and his teammate Torino’s Samuele Ricci during the Italian serie A soccer match between AC Milan and Torino at Giuseppe Meazza stadium in Milan, Italy, 17 August 2024. EPA-EFE/MATTEO BAZZI

Aware of the growing interest in their gem, Torino have recently extended Ricci’s contract until 2028 but have agreed to sell him for a fee of €20-25 million should the right offer come in.

As both clubs continue to monitor the former Empoli talent, the upcoming weeks could prove crucial in determining whether he stays with Torino until the summer or makes an early switch to one of the Serie A giants.