Liverpool have signed 18-year-old defender Giovanni Leoni from Parma in a deal worth 26 million, but he will have to wait for his debut after missing the Bournemouth game.

New Liverpool defender Giovanni Leoni says it is "crazy" and he is "honoured" after completing his move from Parma. The 18-year-old has signed a six-year contract with the club for £26m, plus add-ons.

Liverpool's move for Parma defender Giovanni Leoni includes the Serie A side having a 10% sell-on clause in the deal for the 18-year-old Italian. (Sky Sports Italia - in Italian)

Alfredo Pedulla believes Inter Milan “missed their chance” to sign Giovanni Leoni last summer. The SportItalia transfer market expert hit out at this being “typical for Italian clubs” in a video on his YouTube channel. Inter Milan have been targeting defender Giovanni Leoni this summer.

Liverpool have been looking for reinforcements in central defence since selling Jarell Quansah to Bayer Leverkusen last month, and although Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi remains very much in their sights, Leoni would provide extra cover in an area where the Reds are potentially light.