Igli Tare is about to begin his first summer at AC Milan, and the number one target has already been identified: Samuele Ricci.
As Corriere dello Sport report, Tare wants Milan to become more Italian. This is something that goes against the trend of the RedBird-branded project, characterised – until a few months ago – by the choice of coaches and players from abroad.
The idea is to build a squad with a few more homegrown players, capable of giving identity and a certain type of spirit to his teammates. And the sights have been set on a new man from Spalletti’s national team and captain of Torino.
Firstly, it is important to outline that Ricci has been liked by Milan for a long time. Geoffrey Moncada has followed him in recent years at the time of his explosion at Empoli and followed his growth in the Granata.
Now, the Rossoneri management considers him suitable for the big leap to a big team and to take the reins of the midfield (presumably three-man) of Massimiliano Allegri. The new coach likes a deep-lying playmaker to control the tempo of the game, and to contribute in both phases.
Ricci is that type of player. In the next week, Tare will try to make a move with Torino. The request of Cairo and Vagnati does not exceed €30m, but Milan will try to lower the cash part by inserting some counterparts, such as Yacine Adli or the youngsters on the launch pad of Milan Futuro.
Other funds
The next few days will also be decisive for the two most likely sales. Manchester City are expected to relaunch the offer for Tijjani Reijnders and Milan, to let him leave before June 10, are asking for €75m.
The Premier League side have not yet come close to that figure but Pep Guardiola, however, wants to be satisfied. Thus, the next few days could be crucial on the Reijnders front.
Al-Hilal would also like to buy Theo Hernandez in time for the Club World Cup. The Saudis have offered €18m net per year for the player and €20m to the Rossoneri.
However, the paper claims that the Frenchman would prefer to wait for a top European club and that Milan are not convinced by the offer, which needs to be improved.
