Parma CEO Federico Cherubini revealed that they had received a higher offer for Giovanni Leoni from Newcastle United before they sold the defender to Liverpool for €35 million (£30m/$40m) in the summer transfer window. The Reds were in search of a new defender earlier in the summer and after going through multiple profiles, they zeroed in on Leoni.
Liverpool missed out on three 'elite' centre-backs before pulling the trigger on a €35 million (£30m/$40m) deal to sign Giovanni Leoni from Parma.
Arne Slot has confirmed that Liverpool have agreed on a deal with Parma for defender Giovanni Leoni ahead of Liverpool's Premier League opener against Bournemouth. The Reds will fork out £26 million ($35m) for the Italian teenage sensation as the Dutch manager is eager to throw him straight into first-team action.
Liverpool have reached an agreement to sign teenage defender Giovanni Leoni from Parma in a deal worth €35 million (£30m/$41m).
Legendary former head coach Arrigo Sacchi revealed his thoughts on Giovanni Leoni's move to Liverpool and questioned why no Serie A side made a move.
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.
Liverpool are targeting Marc Guehi and Giovanni Leoni as they look to improve their defensive depth ahead of their Premier League title defence.
Liverpool are tracking Italian defender Giovanni Leoni but face stiff competition from AC Milan and Inter, who are also keen on the youngster.
Parma have reportedly rejected a €35 million offer for rising star Giovanni Leoni amid links with Liverpool.
