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Inter Milan are confident that they can beat AC Milan to the signing of Parma defender Giovanni Leoni for two reasons.

Today’s print edition of Turin-based newspaper Tuttosport, via FCInterNews, report that the Rossoneri’s targeting of Pietro Comuzzo and an agreement with Leoni’s agent could be factors which favour the Nerazzurri.

All eyes are on Parma defender Giovanni Leoni. The 19-year-old has emerged as one of the outstanding defenders in Serie A before even turning twenty.

Leoni had already caught Inter’s eye last summer. However, they failed to get a deal done with Sampdoria for him as Parma instead signed the young defender.

But Leoni’s performances last season truly solidified Inter’s interest. Not least after Inter appointed Cristian Chivu as coach from Parma.

Meanwhile, AC Milan are no less keen on signing Leoni. He is a major potential name to replace Malick Thiaw after the German’s sale to Newcastle United.

Inter Confident Of Beating Milan To Leoni For Two Reasons

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 Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

According to Turin-based newspaper Tuttosport, however, Inter remain confident.

There are two reasons for this being the case.

First of all, Tuttosport reports, Milan coach Max Allegri actually prefers a move for Fiorentina defender Pietro Comuzzo over signing Leoni.

That could mean that the Rossoneri don’t even bid for the latter.

And furthermore, Tuttosport report, Inter Sporting Director Piero Ausilio has already secured an informal agreement with Leoni’s representatives.