Report – AC Milan, Inter & Juventus Embroiled In Three-Way Race To Sign Rising Parma Star
Report – AC Milan, Inter & Juventus Embroiled In Three-Way Race To Sign Rising Parma Star
Inter must beat AC Milan and Juventus to secure the services of sought-after Parma youngster Giovanni Leoni.
Per Tuttosport via FCInterNews, the Serie A giants are all keen on the 18-year-old teenager.
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Inter's interest in Giovanni Leoni is long-standing.
Furthermore, the Serie A runners-up hope new boss Cristian Chivu could help facilitate the young defender's arrival.
Indeed, the 44-year-old launched Leoni into stardom at Stadio Ennio Tardini in the second half of the 2024/25 season.
However, the situation is far more complicated.
AC Milan, Inter & Juventus Battle It Out for Giovanni Leoni
UDINE, ITALY – MARCH 01: Giovanni Leoni of Parma reacts at the end of the Serie A match between Udinese and Parma at Stadio Friuli on March 01, 2025 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by)
In addition to Inter, Milan have contacted Parma to gather information about the former Sampdoria starlet.
After a disastrous season, the seven-time European champions are preparing for a massive squad overhaul.
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Therefore, Leoni could be among the pioneers of Milan's new generation.
Meanwhile, Massimiliano Allegri's men are open to selling Fikayo Tomori this summer.
Juventus have already expressed interest in the Englishman.
But Milan won't offload the ex-Chelsea star before finding a suitable replacement.
Moreover, the Turin giants also keep close tabs on Leoni, making things difficult for Inter.
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