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Parma have been able to keep hold of Giovanni Leoni so far, even though most of the top Italian sides have pursued him. The going is about to get rougher for the Ducali<\/em>. A few English clubs have taken notice of the talent as well, Fabrizio Romano reports (via Calciomercato<\/em>).<\/p>\n Inter, Juventus, and Milan have all inquired at some point. The Nerazzurri<\/em> did it with the most conviction. The Giallobl\u00f9<\/em> repelled them by setting a \u20ac40M price tag. The powerhouses will try again but also need to sell some players in the same role first.<\/p>\n Parma are bracing for offers from England, in particular from Liverpool, Newcastle United, and Tottenham. The bids could come closer to their request in this case. The Emilian club is poised for a massive profit, as they acquired him for \u20ac5M from Sampdoria last summer.<\/p>\n The decision by the 18-year-old will be pivotal in determining his future. He\u2019ll ask to transfer only to a team that guarantees him a starting job. He aims to become a fixture for Italy as well.<\/p>\n While he\u2019s been brilliant last season, the sample size might be too small for other Serie A sides to make such a large splash, even though, if all goes well, he\u2019ll be a linchpin for 15 years. Plus, he can still be molded for any position or style of defense.<\/p>\n It\u2019d be best for him to spend another year where he is to further grow in a comfortable situation, but his valuation is already substantial enough to justify a sale. A smart outfit that\u2019s not in a hurry would acquire him now and send him back on loan.<\/p>\n <\/p><\/div>\nOur Take on Leoni<\/h3>\n
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