Moretto: Milan have taken ‘recent steps forward’ in deal for Torino star – the details | OneFootball

AC Milan have moved forward in their pursuit of Samuele Ricci in view of the summer transfer window, according to one journalist.

Milan have been heavily linked with a move for Ricci in recent weeks but their interest stretches back to when he was at Empoli. Now he is one of the best in his position in the league, and an Italy international, things seem to have intensified.

According to the latest from Matteo Moretto of Relevo, there have been ‘recent steps forward’ in the operation that would see Ricci join Milan. He is the ‘number one target’ for the ‘midfield of the future’ in the eyes of the directors.

He confirms that the management are trying to get a deal agreed ‘in view of next season’ and therefore it would not be a January signing. Moreover, the discussions between the entourage of the Torino star and the Rossoneri club ‘have advanced’.

Ricci did recently sign a contract extension with Torino which pushes the deadline of his deal back from 2026 to 2028. However, sources like Calciomercato.com have suggested that this is just for leverage, and that there is a gentleman’s agreement for him to depart if the right bid does come on.