Report – Juventus Join Inter Milan In Race To Sign Highly Rated Lecce Center-Back | OneFootball

Lecce defender Tiago Gabriel could be the subject of an intense transfer tug-of-war between Juventus and Inter Milan.

According to Tuttosport via FCInterNews, the Bianconeri are ready to rival the San Siro giants for the signature of the young center-back.

Gabriel attracted Inter’s attention in the summer, but the Nerazzurri opted for Manuel Akanji instead.

However, with several veteran defenders set to leave the club at the end of the season, Tiago Gabriel remains on Inter’s radar.

Juventus & Inter Milan Set to Fight for Tiago Gabriel Signature

LECCE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 19: Tiago Gabriel Coelho Oliveira of US Lecce celebrates after scoring his team’s opening goal during the Serie A match between US Lecce and Cagliari Calcio at Stadio Via del Mare on September 19, 2025 in Lecce, Italy. (Photo by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Images)

Gabriel’s contract at Stadio Via del Mare runs out in 2027.

Therefore, next summer will be Lecce’s best chance to cash in on their in-demand starlet.

Meanwhile, aware of the situation, Juventus and Inter have set their sights on the Portuguese ace.

Furthermore, the Turin club could even use Vasilije Adzic as a makeweight to gain an advantage in the race for his signature.

In addition to the two Serie A titans, Gabriel has drawn interest from the Premier League.