Manchester City has reportedly identified Samuele Ricci as the perfect successor to Ballon d'Or winner Rodri, who will be sidelined at least until the end of the season due to a right knee ligament injury.
Without a midfield orchestrator, Pep Guardiola's side has shown they are not invincible, as recent results in both the Champions League and the Premier League have confirmed.
Manchester City pushing for Milan target Samuele Ricci
For this reason, the Spanish coach is eager to bring Samuele Ricci to England during the upcoming winter transfer window. Torino values the player at no less than 40 million euros, and club president Urbano Cairo has no intention of letting him leave mid-season.
According to Tuttosport, Torino has once again rejected an approach from the Premier League giants for the Italian midfielder, aiming to keep him in their ranks until the end of the season to further increase his market value.
Meanwhile, in Italy, both Milan and Napoli continue to monitor Ricci's situation. The Rossoneri are reportedly willing to wait until June to initiate negotiations with Torino.
