Report – Inter Milan Targeting €30M In Sales To Finance Move For Parma Star | OneFootball

Inter Milan are reportedly seeking to bring in €30 million from sales to finance a deal for Parma defender Giovanni Leoni.

Today’s print edition of Rome-based newspaper Corriere dello Sport, via FCInterNews, report that fees for Kristjan Asllani, Sebastiano Esposito, Tomas Palacios, and Mehdi Taremi could facilitate Leoni’s arrival.

Parma defender Giovanni Leoni is right at the top of Inter’s list of targets at the back.

The Nerazzurri are fully convinced that the teenager is the right player for the future of their defense.

Inter had missed out on Leoni’s signature last summer. However, they are more determined to sign him than ever now, particularly considering the Parma connection with coach Cristian Chivu.

Inter Target €30M In Sales To Finance Giovanni Leoni Deal

PARMA, ITALY – DECEMBER 15: Amin Sarr of Hellas Verona FC competes for the ball with Giovanni Leoni of Parma Calcio during the Serie A match between Parma and Verona at Stadio Ennio Tardini on December 15, 2024 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Images)

As ever, the problem remains Parma’s high asking price for Leoni.

The Gialloblu are holding out for a fee of €40 million to sell the teenage defender. And particularly if Inter are to move for Ademola Lookman, that will be no small fee.

However, the Corriere dello Sport report, Inter expect that they can get closer to a deal by making some sales.

The newspaper anticipate that with €30 million in incoming fees, Inter can start talks for Leoni.

There are four main candidates to leave to reach at least that number, the Corriere report.

These would be midfielder Kristjan Asllani, defender Tomas Palacios, and strikers Sebastiano Esposito and Mehdi Taremi.