Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank responds before a friendly pre-season match (Photo: Ryan Pierce/Getty Images)
Giovanni Leoni soon became one of Europe’s outstanding young defenders, and Tottenham Hotspur is eager to sign him.
The 18-year-old Italian U19 International is impressed by the mature performance of Parma in Serie A, showing a solid sense of defensiveness and strong technical capabilities. His development put him on the radar of top clubs on the continent.
Leoni is on the radar of clubs like Liverpool.
Leoni is a player in demand
In the UK, Newcastle United and Tottenham are chasing. Eddie Howe aims to reshuffle his backline and sees Leoni as a crucial part of that plan, while the Spurs see the youth as the cornerstone of future defensive set-ups. Information sources that are close to the player’s situation are notified Catch off side The two stakeholders are approaching “official moves.”
Italian giants such as Juventus, Milan, Inter, Naples and Bologna are also tracking Leoni as part of their long-term team plan. In France, Olympic des Marseilles continues to scout him closely. Parma has a price tag of €30 million to €400,000 and is not open to offers below that range.
With his age, maturity and increased experience in top flight football, Leoni is more than just a long-term investment. He is considered a player who can immediately influence. Given the widespread interest throughout Europe, his name is expected to dominate transfer consultations in the coming weeks.
Tottenham needs Giovanni Leoni
It will be interesting to see if Tottenham is willing to pay the defender the asking price. They need more defensive depth on the flanks, especially if Christian Romero decides to leave the club. He has linked his moves away from Tottenham over the past few months.
Signing a talented young defender like Giovanni Leoni could prove to be a sensible investment. He was able to develop into a key player for the club with proper guidance. The opportunity to move into the Premier League is exciting for young defenders as well. British regular football was able to accelerate his development and help him realize his potential.