Report – Inter Milan Looking To Overtake Juventus In The Race To Sign Parma Star | OneFootball

Inter Milan are looking to decisively overtake Juventus in the race to sign Parma defender Giovanni Leoni this summer.

This according to today’s print edition of Turin-based newspaper Tuttosport, via FCInter1908.

Inter Milan have been keen to sign teenage defender Giovanni Leoni since last summer. They had been in talks to sign the Italy Under-21 international from Sampdoria.

However, it was Parma who won the race for Leoni’s signature.

The 19-year-old has enjoyed extremely impressive form since making the switch to the Emilian club.

Particularly over the second half of the campaign, Leoni’s form stood out. He was a key player in Parma’s success in the relegation battle under Cristian Chivu.

And with Cristian Chivu niow set to become Inter coach, a move for the teenager looks increasingly logical.

Inter Milan Look To Overtake Juventus In Race To Sign Giovanni Leoni

MERANO, ITALY – MARCH 21: Giovanni Leoni of Italy U18 in action during the International Friendly match between Italy U18 and AustriaU18 at Stadio Gianpiero Combi on March 21, 2024 in Merano, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Inter are not the only team to have shown an interest in Giovanni Leoni.

The Nerazzurri’s city rivals AC Milan have also made their interest clear.

But according to Tuttosport, Juventus have particularly marked out the 18-year-old as a target.

However, the Turin-based newspaper report, Inter are moving fast.

Now that the Nerazzurri have settled upon Leoni as their top target in defense, they will do everything they can to seal the deal before Juventus can.