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Inter Milan reportedly hold the right cards that would allow them to prevail in the race to sign Sampdoria teenager Giovanni Leoni.

The 17-year-old was one of the best revelations of the Serie B campaign. He made the mid-season switch from Padova and immediately became a protagonist at the back for Andrea Pirlo’s side.

The Blucerchiati will soon exercise their option to keep him on a permanent transfer. They will only spend 1.5 million euros to secure the deal.

This could ensure the Liguarians a major capital gain given that Leoni has already attracted the interest of a host of clubs between Italy and abroad.

According to Il Corriere dello Sport via FcInterNews, the Nerazzurri are facing competition from Napoli and Tottenham Hotspur for the Italian centre-back.

However, the Roman newspaper believes Inter could have the advantage in the race. The Nerazzurri could be able to forge a swap deal with Sampdoria who are interested in three Inter youngsters.

Inter Milan & Sampdoria Could Forge Swap Deal For Giovanni Leoni

The first name on the list is Filip Stankovic. The goalkeeper impressed while on loan with the Ligurian club this season.

Therefore, Samp will attempt to keep the Serbian at the Luigi Ferraris Stadium for another year.

Moreover, the Serie B side will try to lure Filip’s younger brother as well. Aleksandar Stankovic is an 18-year-old midfielder who features for the Nerazzurri’s Primavera squad.

Finally, Sampdoria are also keeping tabs on another Inter Primavera starlet in the shape of Ebenezer Akinsanmiro. The 19-year-old Nigerian midfielder has been developing his game at Inter since joining the club in January 2023.

The price tag for Sampdoria defender Giovanni Leoni has crept up to €6 million amid interest from Inter Milan, Juventus, and Spurs.

This according to today’s print edition of Turin-based newspaper Tuttosport, via FCInterNews. The newspaper anticipate something of a bidding war for the teenage defender.

Teenage defender Leoni spent last season on loan at Sampdoria.

The 17-year-old was at the Marassi on loan from Padova.

Despite his young age, Leoni carved out a place for himself at the heart of the Ligurian side’s defense.

Sampdoria had a purchase option to sign Leoni from Padova for €1.5 million. And there was never any question that they would exercise this.

And it is certainly looking as though the Ligurians will sell the 17-year-old this summer for a significant profit.

According to Tuttosport, the amount of interest that is emerging in Leoni’s signature could mean that the price tag rises beyond even what Sampdoria had initially hoped for.

Sampdoria Raise Price Tag For Giovanni Leoni Amid Inter, Juventus, Spurs & Monaco Interest

Inter see Leoni as a target. Reportedly, they want to sign the 17-year-old this summer. Then send him back to Sampdoria on loan for next season.

The Nerazzurri reportedly had scouts watching Leoni during a Serie B match between Sampdoria and Ternana in April.

Inter are not the only team keen on Leoni though. Juventus and Torino are reportedly also keen from within Serie A.

And then the likes of Tottenham Hotspur and Monaco have reportedly shown an interest in bringing the teenage defender to the Premier League and Ligue 1 respectively.

Given that all of these clubs have shown that they are serious about signing Leoni, Sampdoria are prepared to leverage the competition to demand a substantial fee for the teenager.

Tuttosport report that the asking price for Leoni is now no less than €5-6 million.

Napoli, Torino, Spurs, and Monaco are all ready to join Inter Milan in the race to sign Sampdoria defender GIovanni Leoni.

This according to today’s print edition of Turin-based newspaper Tuttosport, via FCInterNews. The newspaper anticipate that the Blucerchiati will want €5-6 million for the 17-year-old.

Teenage defender Leoni spent last season on loan at Sampdoria.

The 17-year-old was at the Marassi on loan from Padova.

Despite his young age, Leoni carved out a place for himself at the heart of the Ligurian side’s defense.

Sampdoria had a purchase option to sign Leoni from Padova for €1.5 million. And there was never any question that they would exercise this.

Even if the Blucerchiati do not keep hold of the teenager, they can certainly sell him for a profit.

Now, the question is whether Sampdoria will keep hold of Leoni for another season as they take another run at promotion back to Serie A after remaining in the second division last season.

Napoli, Torino, Spurs & Monaco Rival Inter For Giovanni Leoni

Inter see Leoni as a target. Reportedly, they want to sign the 17-year-old this summer, and then send him back to Sampdoria on loan for next season.

The Nerazzurri reportedly had scouts watching Leoni during a Serie B match between Sampdoria and Ternana in April.

Inter are not the only team keen on Leoni though. Juventus have reportedly shown an interest in the teenage defender.

And Torino and Napoli are both also hoping to bring the teenage defender to Serie A.

Moreover, it is not just Italian teams who are tracking Leoni, reports Tuttosport.

Tottenham Hotspur would be keen to bring the young defender to the Premier League.

And then, Monaco are hoping to lure Leoni to Ligue 1.

Therefore, Inter will have to beat several other teams to sign the 17-year-old if they are to bring him in this summer.

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