AC Milan and Inter are competing for one of the biggest Italian defensive talents on the market this summer: Diego Leoni.
It is easy to understand why there is so much interest in Leoni, a solid modern defender with years left to mature and grow. As a profile, it is difficult to find, which is why Parma are requesting such a high fee.
For Milan, it is unlikely that a move will be made without a defensive loss, meaning Fikayo Tomori, Malick Thiaw or even Strahinja Pavlovic would have to leave for him to arrive. Nevertheless, the Rossoneri are watching the situation actively.
‘It all depends’
Considering the registration benefits that he would provide, there is significant upside to taking a chance on Leoni, and his new coach, Carlos Cuesta, has explained why he is so highly rated in Parma. Speaking to Sky Sport insider, his words have been relayed by MilanNews.
Leoni is the most talked-about name…
“It’s very positive that the big clubs are willing to sign our players. It speaks volumes about who we are, our scouting team, our strategy, and the coaches who came before me. He’s very available, he’s eager to improve, he’s super professional, and he has great potential.”

But what does Parma need?
“It all depends on the market dynamics: we have a squad with many players, and we need to understand different elements. We’re very aligned. And then we’ll see what happens.”