Liverpool's €35 million (£30.1m) deal to sign teenage defender Giovanni Leoni from Parma faces uncertainty despite the club being close to finalizing the transfer. The young Italian, 18, is expected to join Liverpool's first team without being loaned back to Parma, signaling Liverpool's strong belief in his potential to be a long-term asset. Reliable sources confirm that Leoni is due to arrive on Merseyside imminently for his medical and final formalities.

However, the transfer process has encountered a significant challenge as Manchester United and Newcastle United have reportedly attempted a late hijack of Liverpool's offer. Both Premier League rivals showed interest in the promising defender in the closing stages of the transfer negotiations but Liverpool remains confident the deal will proceed, barring any last-minute problems.

Alongside this, Liverpool continues to maneuver actively in the transfer market. The club is preparing to submit a new offer for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, who is reportedly very keen to join Liverpool. The situation over the fee remains a sticking point, with Liverpool unwilling to exceed £40 million while Palace values Guehi at around £45 million. Tottenham Hotspur is also monitoring the negotiations and could potentially hijack the deal if Liverpool withdraws.

Meanwhile, Liverpool is under pressure regarding Ibrahima Konate’s future amid Real Madrid's interest. Madrid is reportedly poised to sign Konate as a free agent next summer, prompting Liverpool’s urgency to sell him this transfer window if he does not renew his contract. The club values Konate at around £43 million but Madrid is reluctant to pay this amount, which may result in other clubs like Tottenham stepping in.

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Overall, Liverpool's transfer dealings are marked by competitive interest from Premier League and European clubs, with key signings like Leoni in advanced stages but threatened by rivals' late interventions. The coming weeks are critical for Arne Slot’s side as they look to finalize their squad before the transfer window closes.