VERONA, ITALY - MAY 14: Samuele Ricci of Torino FC looks on during the Serie A match between Hellas Verona and Torino FC at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on May 14, 2023 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Lazio Refuse to Give Up on Torino Starlet Ricci

VERONA, ITALY - MAY 14: Samuele Ricci of Torino FC looks on during the Serie A match between Hellas Verona and Torino FC at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on May 14, 2023 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Lazio are not willing to give up on Torino talent Samuele Ricci and are preparing to raise their offer for the midfielder.

The Biancocelesti have only completed one signing this summer, completing a €20 million deal for New York City striker Valentin Castellanos, and the situation has started to create some tension between Maurizio Sarri and Claudio Lotito.

Lazio are still working to find a replacement for star midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, who left for Saudi side Al-Hilal for €42 million earlier this month.

Gianluca Di Marzio details how Lazio are gearing up for a new round of talks with Torino, wanting to improve their offer for Ricci, who has a €30 million asking price.

The Granata are not desperate to sell the 21-year-old midfielder, who is contracted to the club until June 2026, but the Biancocelesti are not keen to give up just yet.

Last season, Ricci scored two goals and provided one assist in 2416 minutes of action across 32 total appearances.

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