Report – AC Milan Intensify Efforts To Hijack Inter Pursuit Of Highly-Rated Parma Defender | OneFootball

AC Milan are seemingly determined to beat fierce rivals Inter to the signature of in-demand Parma defender Giovanni Leoni.

Per Sky Sport via FCInterNews, Parma will only negotiate the youngster’s departure if they receive a mind-blowing offer.

Giovanni Leoni is the subject of a transfer tug-of-war between the San Siro clubs.

Indeed, both teams are keen to take him away from Stadio Ennio Tardini.

However, whether they are willing to match Parma’s demands remains uncertain.

AC Milan Pushing to Sign Inter Target Giovanni Leoni

PARMA, ITALY – DECEMBER 01: Giovanni Leoni of Parma Calcio during the Serie A match between Parma and SS Lazio at Stadio Ennio Tardini on December 01, 2024 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Parma’s initial demands have gone up amid growing interest for the 18-year-old.

Indeed, the Crusaders have reportedly set a €30 million price tag on Leoni and will only consider selling him if they receive that amount.

Otherwise, the only way to convince Parma to sanction Leoni’s exit would be to let the youngster stay for another season.

Yet, it’s hard to see Milan or Inter leaving the Italian center-back at Tardini next term.

Both teams need defensive reinforcements now.

With that in mind, this could be one of the longest-running summer sagas.