Inter Milan Face Competition From Top Premier League Clubs To Sign Parma Star

Inter Milan are facing potential competition to sign Parma defender Giovanni Leoni from top clubs in the Premier League.

This according to today’s print edition of Rome-based newspaper Corriere dello Sport, via FCInterNews.

Inter Milan have made Giovanni Leoni one of their main targets for the rest of the summer transfer window.

The Nerazzurri have been eyeing up a deal for the teenage defender since last summer.

And the fact that Leoni thrived last season under Cristian Chivu has solidified Inter’s interest.

Meanwhile, AC Milan look to have pulled out of the race to sign Leoni. The Rossoneri are on the verge of completing a deal for another of Inter’s targets, Koni De Winter.

Inter Face Competition For Giovanni Leoni From Top Premier League Clubs

MONZA, ITALY – MARCH 15: Giovanni Leoni of Parma in action during the Serie A match between Monza and Parma at U-Power Stadium on March 15, 2025 in Monza, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Scaccianoce/Getty Images)

Milan’s exit from the race for Leoni is certainly a boost for Inter.

However, the Nerazzurri could still have to contend with competition from the Premier League.

The Corriere dello Sport report that Parma have already rejected a €35 million offer from a club in the English top flight. However, they report that it was not one of the biggest clubs in the league.

Leoni himself also showed little interest in making the move.

However, if one of the Premier League’s heavy-hitters such as Liverpool were to make a move, it could be a different story.