According to Team Talk, both Juventus and Inter Milan have maintained contact with Giovanni Leoni’s camp to keep themselves informed, but were told from the outset that the defender’s future is at Anfield. Liverpool have dismissed suggestions that Leoni could return to Italy in 2027. The defender is firmly part of their long-term plans.

Italian centre-back Giovanni Leoni, who is 19 and plays for Liverpool, is an alternative option for Inter Milan to strengthen their center-back position. The defender joined Liverpool from Parma in August 2025 for a reported fee of €35 million and is under contract until June 2031. Leoni has made 0 appearances in the Premier League in the 2025/2026 season and has 0 caps for Italy. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €25.00m.