Liverpool have confirmed the signing of highly-rated Parma defender Giovanni Leoni. The 18-year-old joins in a deal worth £26 million, plus add-ons, in a move which takes the club’s summer outlay beyond £300m. Leoni chose a move to Anfield despite interest from top Italian clubs and Premier League rivals.

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.

One of the most striking revelations from Romano’s update centred on 18-year-old Giovanni Leoni. Romano confirmed, “Liverpool in direct negotiations with Parma. So club to club talks ongoing. Parma want more than the reported 30 million euros.”

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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.

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Liverpool have verbally agreed to personal terms with Parma defender Giovanni Leoni. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.