Liverpool closing in on signing of Italy talent Leoni

Reports in the UK claim that Liverpool are closing in on the signing of 18-year-old Italy talent Giovanni Leoni, who has been linked with a number of Europe’s top clubs after an impressive breakthro...

Liverpool closing in on signing of Italy talent Leoni
Liverpool closing in on signing of Italy talent Leoni

Reports in the UK claim that Liverpool are closing in on the signing of 18-year-old Italy talent Giovanni Leoni, who has been linked with a number of Europe’s top clubs after an impressive breakthrough season in Serie A with Parma.

Liverpool close to reaching Leoni agreement with Parma

According to reports from Ben Jacobs, Liverpool are ‘very close’ to reaching a full agreement with Parma for young centre-back Leoni, who had also been linked with moves to both Inter and Milan this summer.

Wednesday’s update claims that Liverpool are close to sealing a deal for a price tag in the region of €34.75m (£30m). Football Italia understands that Parma have been holding firm with their valuation of €40m, a price that is likely going to be too much for either Milan or Inter this summer.

MONZA, ITALY – MARCH 15: Giovanni Leoni of Parma in action during the Serie A match between Monza and Parma at U-Power Stadium on March 15, 2025 in Monza, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Scaccianoce/Getty Images)

The Rossoneri have instead gone for a cheaper and more experienced option in Koni De Winter from Genoa, while Inter are focused on their pursuit of Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman for the time being.

For Leoni, a move to Anfield, where he would find Federico Chiesa, appears to be increasingly likely.

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