Liverpool are “really serious” about signing Giovanni Leoni, the 18-year-old Italian centre-back currently playing for Parma, amid competition from other top clubs like Inter and Juventus. Despite interest from several big European teams, concrete negotiations with Parma have not yet advanced, and the club still hopes to keep Leoni for now. However, Liverpool's potential decision to pursue him could change the transfer dynamics significantly, making it difficult for other clubs to compete for his signature[2].
Leoni has attracted widespread attention as one of the most promising young defenders in Serie A, described as an “elegant” yet “dominant” centre-back and a “sensation” for Parma last season. He is also an Italy U19 international and is seen as a potential successor to Alessandro Bastoni in the Italian national team. The youngster idolizes Liverpool's captain Virgil van Dijk, which adds further motivation for him to join Liverpool's ranks[1].
Liverpool’s defensive revamp looks set to include both Leoni and Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace, with Guehi reportedly the club’s No. 1 defensive target due to his expiring contract offering a reasonable transfer price. It is speculated that Liverpool might sign Guehi first and return later for Leoni[1][2]. Leoni represents a profile of a promising future defensive cornerstone that fits Liverpool’s strategic vision, as supported by their recent recruitment strategies managed by sporting director Richard Hughes[3].
While Liverpool’s interest in Leoni is growing and closely monitored in Italy and beyond, no finalized offers have been made, and patience will be required before any deal is completed. Discussions around the defender’s future continue as top clubs await Parma’s stance and the player’s decisions[2][5].
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