Milan close on Ricci agreement, as Reijnders and Walker head for Man City | OneFootball

The Milan revamp continues under Max Allegri, as while Tijjani Reijnders and Kyle Walker are heading to Manchester City, a deal is almost done for Torino midfielder Samuele Ricci at €30m.

The arrival of the new coach and director of sport Igli Tare means a complete change of direction from the failed campaign that saw them fail to qualify for Europe.

VERONA, ITALY – DECEMBER 20: Tijjani Reijnders of AC Milan looks on during the Serie A match between Verona and AC Milan at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on December 20, 2024 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

It is no secret that they are in advanced negotiations to sell Reijnders to Manchester City, although the club is holding out for €75m including add-ons.

Walker’s fate was also known for a while, as Milan will not make his loan move permanent after six months at San Siro.

Milan look to Ricci for revamp

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

Instead, the Rossoneri are reinvesting in a very different type of midfielder, with transfer pundits Matteo Moretto and Fabrizio Romano confident a deal is very close with Torino for Ricci.

He had been approached several times before over the last couple of years without success, but this seems to finally be the moment he makes the move.

Samuele Ricci (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images)

MilanPress believe the final figures will be €25m plus somewhere between €5-7m in easy to achieve bonuses and add-ons.

The player has already agreed personal terms, prepared to sign a five-year contract worth circa €3m per season.