Report – Inter Milan Identify Valencia Star As Alternative To Primary Defensive Target | OneFootball

Giovanni Leoni remains the top defensive target for Inter Milan, with Cristhian Mosquera emerging as the first alternative.

Per Corriere della Sera via FCInterNews, the Valencia center-back is Nerazzurri’s ‘Plan B’ should their pursuit of Leoni go sideways.

AC Milan and Inter are keen on the Parma starlet, yet his €30 million price tag remains a roadblock.

However, Cristian Chivu needs defensive reinforcements.

Meanwhile, Beppe Marotta is willing to go to great lengths to strengthen Inter’s backline.

Inter Milan Train Sights on Cristhian Mosquera as Giovanni Leoni Alternative

BOLOGNA, ITALY – OCTOBER 06: Giovanni Leoni of Parma calcio looks on during the Serie A match between Bologna and Parma at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara on October 06, 2024 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Giovanni Leoni sits at the top of Inter’s wishlist.

Yet, Parma seem unprepared to budge on their valuation of the 18-year-old.

Therefore, Inter must have a contingency plan.

Cristhian Mosquera could provide just that, considering he could be available on a cut-price deal this summer.

Indeed, the 20-year-old’s contract at Mestalla runs out in 12 months.

Despite Valencia’s attempt to extend his deal, negotiations have stalled.

As such, Valencia can either sell him now or lose him on a free transfer in a year.