EMPOLI, ITALY - APRIL 20: Saba Goglichidze of Empoli FC in action during the Serie A match between Empoli and Venezia at Stadio Carlo Castellani on April 20, 2025 in Empoli, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)
EMPOLI, ITALY - APRIL 20: Saba Goglichidze of Empoli FC in action during the Serie A match between Empoli and Venezia at Stadio Carlo Castellani on April 20, 2025 in Empoli, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

Parma are hoping to resist the pressure from Inter and Milan to keep hold of Giovanni Leoni, but in case he does leave this summer, Saba Goglichidze is emerging as a potential replacement.

Leoni is only 18 years old, but has already made such a big impression in his debut Serie A season that the Ducali are ready to hold out for €40m before letting him go.

Just in case any club, and the most likely is Inter, manages to coax him away from the Stadio Tardini, Parma are looking around for suitable heirs.

Goglichidze top of Parma list

PARMA, ITALY - APRIL 05:Giovanni Leoni of Parma Calcio in action during the Serie A match between Parma and FC Internazionale at Stadio Ennio Tardini on April 05, 2025 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images) (Milan links)
PARMA, ITALY – APRIL 05:Giovanni Leoni of Parma Calcio in action during the Serie A match between Parma and FC Internazionale at Stadio Ennio Tardini on April 05, 2025 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Among the top names on that list is Goglichidze, the Georgia international who just celebrated his 21st birthday last month.

He is not expected to remain at Empoli following their relegation to Serie B, so is just looking for his next destination.

There has also been interest from abroad, including the Saudi Pro League, but Parma are keeping an eye on him regardless.

Alfredo Pedullà

ByAlfredo Pedullà

Alfredo is one of the most highly respected football journalists in Italy, breaking many of the biggest transfer news stories, interviewing the very best players and managers and presenting his analysis on numerous football programmes on Italian television.

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