Thomas Frank’s Tottenham are gearing up to make a formal offer to sign Newcastle defensive target Giovanni Leoni.

According to Sebastien Vidal, Tottenham are ready to step up their pursuit of Parma defensive sensation Giovanni Leoni. The North London club are preparing an official bid as they look to beat rivals Newcastle to the signature of the teenager.

Leoni has only gone from strength to strength since making the switch from Sampdoria to Parma last summer. He ended up making 17 first-team appearances and even bagged a goal. While he only had limited game time, his impressive performances have caught the eye of some of the biggest clubs across Europe.

While multiple top clubs in Italy are keen on prising him, Premier League giants are ready to flex their financial muscle to bring him to England. Leoni still has four years left on his deal at Parma, but he is unlikely to be around for long, given his massive potential and the amount of interest in him.

Tottenham and Newcastle to battle for Leoni

Parma would want him around for a few more seasons, but they are ready to negotiate his departure if an offer between €30–40 million arrives. Tottenham and Newcastle are the two English clubs that are very keen on his signature.

Both clubs believe he could prove to be a valuable addition to their first team. For now, he could add depth to their squad and in the long run, he has the potential to be one of their mainstays.

Thomas Frank is looking for more competition at the back, while Eddie Howe wants to ensure he has a long-term replacement for the likes of Fabian Schar and Dan Burn, who are not getting any younger.

While the Magpies are in the race, they haven’t made a move yet, and Spurs are looking to make the most out of this opportunity. The North London club are gearing up to make an offer in the coming days. They are acting swiftly as they look to beat the competition and add another young star to their ranks.