AC Milan and Inter harbor a genuine interest in Torino star Samuele Ricci but must allocate significant funds to take him away from Turin.

Per Tuttosport via FCInterNews, the Granata won’t let their midfield stalwart leave the club for less than €35 million, add-ons excluded.

Indeed, Ricci’s future has been among major talking points in the past 12 months.

Considered among Serie A’s best midfielders, Ricci has drawn inquiries from several top clubs in the country and abroad.

In addition to Milan and Inter, Manchester City had been on his trail before signing Tijjani Reijnders.

AC Milan & Inter Face Daunting Task to Sign Torino Ace Samuele Ricci

Aware of Ricci’s talent and resale value, Torino won’t let the ex-Empoli man leave cheap.

Therefore, all clubs eager to sign Samuele Ricci must pay up to €35m plus bonuses to lure him away from Turin.

Meanwhile, Inter could soon take the front seat in the race, with Milan turning to other targets under new management.

Indeed, Granit Xhaka and Luka Modric are Igli Tare’s top targets.

As such, the Nerazzurri may have a clear path to Ricci, who could replace the exit-linked Hakan Calhanoglu.