Ricci to prioritise Milan summer move despite Inter interest | OneFootball

It is no longer a secret that Milan have identified Samuele Ricci of Torino as one of their primary targets for next season, after the Granata fended off their approach during the January transfer market.

The Rossoneri have been keeping close tabs on the Italy international in recent months, during which they initiated talks with both Torino and the player’s entourage.

Samuele Ricci and Youri Tielemans Italy-Belgium EPA-EFE/ETTORE FERRARI

Milan emerge as Ricci’s favourite summer destination despite interest from Inter

Their groundwork is expected to pay off in the next transfer window, as Calciomercato.com suggests the midfielder consider Milan as his favourite potential destination despite city rivals Inter also seeming keen to make a move for the 23-year-old in the summer.

Torino have recently extended Ricci’s contract until 2028, although it was a move to keep his market value as high as possible, especially if interest from Serie A teams and European giants like Manchester City leads to a bidding war for the playmaker.

AS Roma’s Enzo Le Fee (R) vies for the ball with FC Torino’s Samuele Ricci during the Italian Serie A soccer match between AS Roma and FC Torino at the Olimpico stadium in Rome, Italy, 31 October 2024. EPA-EFE/ETTORE FERRARI

However, Milan plan to include players in a potential deal with Torino in an attempt to lower their asking price, and the player’s preference for the Diavolo could simplify negotiations between the two parties, as the Granata seem already resigned to losing him at the end of the season.