Milan laying groundwork for Ricci summer swoop | OneFootball

Samuele Ricci has just signed a new contract with Torino, but Milan are reportedly already laying the groundwork for a summer transfer, battling Manchester City and Napoli.

The midfielder put pen to paper earlier this week on a deal that will run to June 2028 that provides him with an improved salary.

Nonetheless, few transfer pundits believe this will realistically extend Ricci’s stay with the Granata beyond the end of this season.

Milan already working on Ricci prospects

CAGLIARI, ITALY – JANUARY 26: Samuele Ricci of Torino celebrates his team’s second goal (0-2) during the Serie A TIM match between Cagliari and Torino FC – Serie A TIM at Sardegna Arena on January 26, 2024 in Cagliari, Italy. (Photo by Enrico Locci/Getty Images)

According to Tuttomercatoweb, Milan are already working to get themselves in pole position for a summer swoop in 2025.

There will be plenty of competition, because Ricci has also caught the attention of Manchester City and Napoli.

However, the Rossoneri can offer the Italy international regular playing time, whereas City see him largely as a temporary replacement for the injured Rodri.

The asking price would currently be in the region of €25-30m, although much depends on how the rest of the season goes for the 23-year-old.