Report – Inter Milan Could Wait Until The End Of August To Sign Parma Teenage Sensation | OneFootball

Inter Milan could wait until the end of August to make their move to sign Parma defender Giovanni Leoni.

This according to today’s print edition of Milan-based newspaper Corriere della Sera, via FCInterNews.

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 Could Wait Until End Of August To Sign Giovanni Leoni

PARMA, ITALY – MAY 18: Romelu Lukaku of Napoli and Giovanni Leoni of Parma during the Serie A match between Parma and Napoli at Stadio Ennio Tardini on May 18, 2025 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Agreeing a deal with Parma for Leoni will not be easy, however.

The Gialloblu are reportedly ready to hold out for a fee of around €40 million for the 19-year-old.

And in the meantime, Inter also have another priority in the transfer market this summer. They are doing everything they can to try and sign Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman.

Therefore, it will likely be a move for Lookman that takes precedence.

Furthermore, Inter must make some sales before they can spend much more.

As such, the Corriere della Sera report, Inter may have to take a bit of time to fit the rest of the pieces together.

Then, in the last week or two of the transfer window, Inter could swoop to sign Leoni.