Inter Milan Line Up €20M Rated Serie A Breakout Star As Italy & Germany Internationals Linked With Exits

Originally posted on SempreInter.com | By Toni Weeler | Last updated Jun 9, 2025 4:47 AM ET

Inter Milan have identified Giovanni Leoni as a main candidate to replace Francesco Acerbi and Yann Bisseck if they leave this summer.

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

Inter Milan are likely to be making big changes in defense this summer.

The Nerazzurri could certainly lose Francesco Acerbi this summer. The Gazzetta report that the veteran Italian international’s future is very much in the balance.

Acerbi turns 38 next summer. Therefore, even though he has one year left to go on his contract with Inter, there is certainly no guarantee of his sticking around.

Meanwhile, Yann Bisseck is in the sights of clubs in the Premier League. The likes of Manchester United and West Ham United are reportedly interested in the 24-year-old.

Therefore, Inter will be listening to offers for Bisseck this summer.

Inter Milan Line Up Giovanni Leoni As Replacement For Acerbi & Bisseck

With these changes potentially on the horizon, Inter are searching for defensive reinforcements.

And according to the Gazzetta dello Sport, one name above all has risen to the top of Inter’s list.

The Nerazzurri have identified 18-year-old Parma defender Giovanni Leoni as their top target in defense.

The Nerazzurri had already tried to sign the Italian from Sampdoria last summer. However, Parma beat them to the punch.

Leoni enjoyed a stellar first season in Serie A last term.

And this has fully convinced Inter that, even though he is still only a teenager, Leoni has the maturity to play in their defense. Particularly after he proved he can play in a back three.

Therefore, the Gazzetta report, Leoni is the player Inter intend to move for as they look to fill vacancies in their backline.

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