Report – Juventus Plan To Hijack Inter Milan Pursuit Of Parma Starlet In 2026 | OneFootball

Juventus reportedly intend to beat Inter Milan to the signature of Parma youngster Giovanni Leoni next year.

According to Tuttosport via FCInterNews, the Bianconeri cannot make a tangible proposal for the 18-year-old this summer.

Indeed, strapped for cash, Juventus must postpone their pursuit of the prodigious defender until 2026.

Meanwhile, Juve’s plan to open talks for Giovanni Leoni next year aligns perfectly with Parma’s intentions.

The Crusaders are desperate to keep their rising star at Ennio Tardini for the 2025/26 season.

Juventus Set to Rival Inter Milan for Giovanni Leoni

UDINE, ITALY – MARCH 01: Giovanni Leoni of Parma reacts at the end of the Serie A match between Udinese and Parma at Stadio Friuli on March 01, 2025 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Timothy Rogers/Getty Images)

Juventus’ ambition to sign Leoni threatens to undermine Inter’s long-standing interest in the Italian starlet.

Despite genuinely trying to reunite Leoni with Cristian Chivu, the Nerazzurri have no funds to make it happen.

Indeed, everything hinges on player sales.

After exhausting the budget, Inter will make one last purchase in the shape of Ademola Lookman.

Therefore, all remaining incoming deals will depend entirely on outgoing transfers.

With Juventus ready to enter the race in 2026, Inter would be wise to take concrete action this summer.