In the meeting a few days ago with the press at Casa Milan, Igli Tare, Milan's sporting director, revealed that the department that will undergo the most changes is certainly the midfield. And it is precisely on this area of the pitch that the Rossoneri club's transfer market is currently focusing, having already finalized the free transfer arrival of Luka Modric, who will undergo his medical examinations and sign his contract with the red and black side team after the Club World Cup, which he is playing with Real Madrid.
Ricci from Torino to Milan: deal almost completed...
As reported this morning by Tuttosport, Milan is close to finalizing another signing for the midfield: Samuele Ricci. The last bureaucratic matters still need to be resolved, then the green light will follow. The player, who is currently on vacation in Uganda, has already been informed that the medical exams with the club could be scheduled for the early days of next week. But the Rossoneri do not intend to stop at Modric and Ricci; they are also trying to make a push for Ardon Jashari, although this case risks dragging on much longer.
Patience is needed
The Swiss midfielder is pushing for his transfer to Milanello, but Club Brugge is currently holding firm and not lowering its demands. Yesterday in Belgium, there was even talk of a valuation of 50–60 million euros, but those are not realistic figures. The Belgians want 35 million euros fixed, plus bonuses, to reach around 40 million. Milan is ready to make a new bid and raise its offer to 30 million plus bonuses. Time and patience will probably be required, because negotiating with Club Brugge—as also shown by the Charles De Ketelaere deal three years ago—is anything but simple. Meanwhile, sporting director Tare is also keeping his grip on Granit Xhaka, but even in this case patience is needed, as Bayer Leverkusen does not want to let the Swiss midfielder go, especially not for a fee below 15 million euros (Milan is currently stuck at around 10 million), as relayed via Milannews.it.
