Samuele Ricci in action for Torino against AC Milan (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
Chelsea are reportedly the latest club to show an interest in a possible loan move for the Torino midfielder Samuele Ricci, who is also wanted by Arsenal and Manchester Cityas exclusively reported Caught offside last week
The talented Italian international has caught the eye of late and there seems to be growing interest in his services, with Chelsea now also mentioned alongside AC Milan as suitors in a report from Milan live.
Chelsea had to sell Conor Gallagher in the summer, so there may be a case for bringing in another midfielder in the near future, although it remains to be seen whether Ricci would be happy to go to Stamford Bridge just to find- behind Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo in the pecking order.
Sources have said Caught offside that Ricci would cost around €50 million to sign from Turin, so it remains to be seen whether Chelsea will realistically spend that kind of money on a player who wouldn’t necessarily be a regular starter because there is already so much quality. Enzo Maresca’s staff area.
Samuele Ricci transfer: Will Chelsea, Arsenal or Man City sign him?
The city may have the greatest need for Ricci right now simply because Rodri’s long-term injury It is such a serious concern and a blow to the title hopes of Pep Guardiola’s side.
The 23-year-old may not be all that interested, however, just being brought in as temporary cover for another player who will surely go straight back into the starting eleven when he returns to fitness, which could perhaps lead him to look . Arsenal as a better long-term option.
Even if the Gunners don’t need Ricci urgently now, they have Jorginho and Thomas Partey coming to the end of their contracts.
Ricci could be an ideal long-term replacement for the aging Jorginho in particular, while Declan Rice could probably adjust his role to replace Partey, while Mikel Merino could complete a very impressive midfield three.
