Inter Milan Still Targeting Parma Teenage Despite Italy Veteran Staying At The Club
Inter Milan are reportedly still targeting Parma defender Giovanni Leoni despite Francesco Acerbi staying at the club this summer.
This according to Italian broadcaster SportMediaset, via FCInter1908.
It is no secret that Inter Milan are keen to sign Parma defender Giovanni Leoni.
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The Nerazzurri had already been trying to sign the young defender from Sampdoria last summer. However, Parma beat them to the punch.
The Emilian club paid a fee of around €7 million to sign Leoni.
And that already looks to be a fantastic piece of business. If Parma were to sell Leoni this summer, it would be for several times what they paid for him just twelve months ago.
Inter Not Giving Up In Giovanni Leoni Chase Despite Acerbi Staying
MILAN, ITALY – DECEMBER 06: Giovanni Leoni of Parma Calcio is under pressure by Marcus Thuram of FC Internazionale during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Parma at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on December 06, 2024 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by)
According to SportMediaset, Giovanni Leoni remains the priority target for Inter this summer.
The 19-year-old would not come cheap. Parma will certainly not sell him for a fee of less than €30-40 million.
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However, Inter are not deterred by that valuation.
Nor are the Nerazzurri going to change their plans on the basis of Francesco Acerbi staying at the club.
Inter will still aim to add Leoni to their squad, Mediaset anticipate.
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