TMW: Milan ready to ‘invest heavily’ in Ricci as Torino set €35m price tag | OneFootball

Samuele Ricci remains a priority for the summer and according to a report, AC Milan are ready to ‘invest heavily’ in the Torino star to bolster their midfield.

The Rossoneri have been lacking a hard-working defensive midfielder for several years now, with Youssouf Fofana and Tijjani Reijnders both preferring more advanced roles this season. As such, the management is now ready to fill that void in the squad, having targeted the Torino star Ricci.

According to Niccolo Ceccarini of TMW, Milan are prepared to ‘step forward decisively’ in their pursuit of the player despite Torino’s hefty price tag of around €35m. Indeed, Ricci has been made a top target and that assessment doesn’t depend on the next sporting director, with everyone already in agreement.

While it would be an expensive signing, Milan have some departures to rely on in the summer and the No.6 role has been overlooked for far too long. It has had a clear effect on the Rossoneri’s success in the last few years, especially after Sandro Tonali’s departure, and now is the time to fix it.

It has previously been reported that Ricci would prefer a move to Milan as well, rather than Inter who also have expressed an interest in recent months.