Goglichidze possible Leoni replacement at Parma | OneFootball

Parma are hoping to resist the pressure from Inter and Milan to keep hold of Giovanni Leoni, but in case he does leave this summer, Saba Goglichidze is emerging as a potential replacement.

Leoni is only 18 years old, but has already made such a big impression in his debut Serie A season that the Ducali are ready to hold out for €40m before letting him go.

Just in case any club, and the most likely is Inter, manages to coax him away from the Stadio Tardini, Parma are looking around for suitable heirs.

Goglichidze top of Parma list

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)

Among the top names on that list is Goglichidze, the Georgia international who just celebrated his 21st birthday last month.

He is not expected to remain at Empoli following their relegation to Serie B, so is just looking for his next destination.

There has also been interest from abroad, including the Saudi Pro League, but Parma are keeping an eye on him regardless.