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. A few English clubs have taken notice of the talent as well, Fabrizio Romano reports (via Calciomercato).

Inter, Juventus, and Milan have all inquired at some point. The Nerazzurri did it with the most conviction. The Gialloblù repelled them by setting a €40M price tag. The powerhouses will try again but also need to sell some players in the same role first.

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 €5M from Sampdoria last summer.

The decision by the 18-year-old will be pivotal in determining his future. He’ll ask to transfer only to a team that guarantees him a starting job. He aims to become a fixture for Italy as well.

Our Take on Leoni

While he’s 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’ll be a linchpin for 15 years. Plus, he can still be molded for any position or style of defense.

It’d 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’s not in a hurry would acquire him now and send him back on loan.