Inter Milan Pushing To Sign Italy U21 Star – Parma Don’t Want To Sell | OneFootball

Inter Milan are pushing to sign defender Giovanni Leoni this summer transfer window, but Parma don’t want to sell him.

This according to today’s print edition of the Gazzetta di Parma, via FCInterNews. They report that the Gialloblu will not accept a bid of less than €40 million for the 19-year-old.

Giovanni Leoni is a top target for Inter Milan in defense.

The Nerazzurri had already tried to sign the teenager from Sampdoria last summer. But his outstanding form at Parma has truly solidified their interest.

Furthermore, centre-back is a priority position for Inter to reinforce. They must find a long-term heir to Francesco Acerbi and Stefan de Vrij in the centre of their back three.

Inter Pushing For Giovanni Leoni – Parma Don’t Want To Sell

PARMA, ITALY – APRIL 05:Giovanni Leoni of Parma Calcio in action during the Serie A match between Parma and FC Internazionale at Stadio Ennio Tardini on April 05, 2025 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Leoni’s exceptional form last season means that Parma are certainly not going to let him go for cheap.

The Gazzetta di Parma note that the Emilian club want a minimum of €40 million for the 19-year-old.

And even then, the newspaper anticipate, Parma don’t really want to sell Leoni.

The Gialloblu do not feel that now is the right time to cash in on the teenage defender. On the contrary, the expect his value to go up in the coming twelve months.

Accordingly, the Gazzetta di Parma report, Parma coach Carlos Cuesta is still planning to have Leoni at the heart of his defense next season.