GIOVANNI LEONI is the 6ft4 giant defender, hailed by Italy legend Andrea Pirlo and wanted by Liverpool. The 18-year-old Italian centre-back is high on Reds’ transfer list with them on the

Liverpool are set to secure another transfer in the coming days as they near a full agreement for Parma's teenage star Giovanni Leoni to add to Arne Slot's first team squad

Liverpool have ramped up their efforts to sign Parma defender Giovanni Leoni after suffering a setback in the pursuit of Marc Guehi.

On Tuesday, Gianluca di Marzio reported Liverpool have decided to speed up their move for Parma’s Giovanni Leoni. The journalist claimed that a move can close soon, with Inter Milan yet to make any approach for the talented young defender.

Liverpool are closing in on Parma’s teenage centre-back Giovanni Leoni, with the 18-year-old pushing for an immediate move to Arne Slot’s squad.