Report – Inter Milan Going All-Out To Sign Parma Teenage Sensation Before Transfer Window Closes | OneFootball

Inter Milan are reportedly going all-out to sign teenage Parma defender Giovanni Leoni this summer.

This according to today’s print edition of Rome-based newspaper Corriere dello Sport, via FCInterNews. They note that signing Leoni would require a fee of at least €35 million.

The Corriere dello Sport note that Inter have been seriously thinking about signing Giovanni Leoni for months.

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

Behind the scenes, the Corriere report, Inter believe Leoni will be the future bedrock of the Italian national team’s defense.

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 Going All-Out For Parma Defender 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)

The Corriere further note that Inter do not have any other targets in mind for the centre of the back three.

That is a testament to the fact that the Nerazzurri see Leoni as the absolutely ideal target.

Furthermore, Inter feel that time is of the essence to sign the 19-year-old.

There is interest in Leoni brewing from the Premier League. Liverpool are considering a move, whilst Parma have already turned down a €35 million bid (possibly from Tottenham Hotspur or Newcastle United, according to the Corriere).

Moreover, Inter are only expecting Leoni’s value to increase next season.

Therefore, the Corriere report, Inter are going all-in. They will make a big push to sign Leoni before the summer transfer window slams shut.

Considering that Parma have rejected a €35 million offer already, that would obviously be the minimum amount required.