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Liverpool are interested in Parma defender Giovanni Leoni(Image: Parma Calcio 1913 via Getty Images)

Liverpool are not finished in the transfer window as the Reds are stepping up their interest in Parma starlet Giovanni Leoni.

The Liverpool manager has been open about his intention to bolster his defence and talks over Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi are underway.

However, Liverpool also hold an interest in Leoni, who made 17 appearances in Serie A last season.



Here is a closer look at the club's transfer target.

Standing at approximately 6'4'', Leoni would be a formidable presence for Liverpool when it comes to set pieces, at either end of the pitch.

After Leoni made his debut for Parma, Pirlo expressed his delight: "I am very happy for him.

He deserves it."

Article continues belowAndrea Pirlo was impressed by Giovanni Leoni when he worked with him at Sampdoria(Image: Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

Pirlo also spoke highly of Leoni's character during his initial loan spell at Sampdoria last March, stating: "If someone had doubts about starting him from the first minute, I had none.

"I take inspiration from van Dijk and Smalling," Leoni said during his time at Padova.

While Reds fans will have no issue with Leoni praising the club's Premier League-winning captain, the selection of Smalling is somewhat surprising.