The transfer window does not reopen for another six weeks, but it seems AC Milan are working ahead of time to try and land Samuele Ricci from Torino.
As MilanNews recall, Milan tried to fix their midfield in the summer with the purchase of Youssouf Fofana from Monaco for €20m. So far the Frenchman is living up to expectations, providing balance with performances that are very useful on the defensive end.
However, he is working overtime because of the lack of depth. Ismael Bennacer was meant to be his deputy until he suffered a full calf tear, and at present he is continuing his recovery program in Qatar. In one month he should return to training at Milanello.
The plan of the Milan medical staff – if there are obviously no hitches or complications – foresees his return to training with the rest of the squad at the beginning of 2025. For his return to the field it will be necessary to wait until the end of January.
In the summer, the plan is to invest in another central midfielder of a high level and the name has been circled in red: Samuele Ricci. The Torino star has been very popular with Geoffrey Moncada for some time now, but his development this season has forced him to move.
At the same time as his growth on the field, there has been a growth in the asking price. Milan are working with the Granata to secure the 23-year-old early, beating the competition and preventing the price from rising further.
Gianluca Di Marzio stated last night that the Milan management have set their sights on Ricci and that they are working to land him ahead of the summer. La Stampa suggested that Luka Jovic could even become part of the operation.