GIOVANNI SIMEONE is the subject of £15million bids from Sevilla and Villarreal, according to reports in Italy.
The son of Atletico Madrid manager, Diego, is showing real promise and has shone for Genoa this season.
Despite the large offers, Gazzetta dello Sport insist club president, Enrico Preziosi, will not sell the striker.
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Simeone Jnr, started his career at River Plate, before following in his father’s footsteps and moving to Serie A in the summer.
And the decision has proved a success so far, with eight goals in 19 appearances.
Giovanni’s highlight came when two early goals helped inflict a shock 3-1 win over then runaway leaders, Juventus.
And he also showed his potential by netting on his debut, in a 1-1 draw against Pescara.
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A move from Argentina to Italy to Spain would be direct replica of Simeone Snr’s career path.
Sevilla are second in La Liga and just a point behind leaders, Real Madrid — while Villarreal are four points behind Diego’s Atletico in the final Champions League spot.
Genoa, however, disappointingly sit in 15th place, but are well safe of relegation.
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Earlier this season, Genoa made 15-year-old Pietro Pellegri the youngest player in Serie A history.
The Rossoblu are on the brink of signing Oscar Hiljemark from Palermo, as well as 18-year-old Paris Saint-Germain starlet, Lorenzo Callegri.
While an ambitious bid for Juventus midfielder, Hernanes, has also been mooted.
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