AC Milan Intensify Talks for Samuele Ricci Amid Midfield Overhaul

AC Milan have intensified discussions with Torino for the signing of Samuele Ricci. The club is looking at various midfield options to rebuild their squad for the 2025-26 season.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Milan resumed talks with Torino for Ricci. The 23-year-old midfielder has been on their list since December. Milan also have Granit Xhaka and Ardon Jashari as potential targets. Ricci reportedly wants to join Milan with a verbal agreement in place, but Torino’s €25-30 million price remains a problem. AC Milan is considering player swaps to meet the valuation.

MILAN’S REBUILD UNDERWAY

AC Milan are set for major changes in midfield with exits of Tijjani Reijnders and others. The club is struggling to sign Xhaka due to disagreements with Bayer Leverkusen, but Jashari is an option, alongside young talents like Javi Guerra and Luka Modric, who are in focus. Milan want to add versatility to their midfield as they target a return to the top level in Serie A.

WHAT NEXT FOR MILAN AND RICCI?

Milan are pushing to finalize their incoming transfers by the time their 2025-26 pre-season campaign begins. A title push could be on the cards as the club battle to start their league campaign on top. An overhaul of players in midfield is likely, although the desire to add quality to the squad remains a priority for Pioli’s men.

According to a previous report we published, Torino’s top priority could be to sell Ricci to balance their books.