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 the Reds’ transfer list with them on

At just 16 years and three months, Giovanni Leoni stepped into the world of men’s football with Padova in Serie C, making history in March 2023 against UC AlbinoLeffe. That appearance crowned him the youngest debutant across all professional Italian leagues during the 2022-23 campaign.

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.