Liverpool is very close to a complete agreement for Parma defender Giovanni Leoni, as Talksport understands.
The change of the Italian defense lawyer to Anfield could be completed within the next 24 hours.
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A contract in the region is discussed between Liverpool and the series -a page of £ 30 million.
The red watch a double defensive signing with Leoni and Marc Guehi, who have joined the club.
Exploration talks were carried out via the Captain Crystal Palace.
Leoni is under contract with Parma in Serie A until 2029, but has received the Arne slot.
The Dutch manager has made no secret of his wish to acquire a defender before the window closes.
Before the Community Shield defeat on Sunday against Palace, he said: “We have more than enough options [in that area]But if we see a chance on the market, we will not hesitate to act. “
Overall, Liverpool with Jeremie Frimpong, Hugo Ekitics, Florian Wirtz, Milos Kerkez and Giorgi Mamardashvili spent a massive pound of £ 265.2 million.
The club also brought two other goalkeepers in the Hungarian young boy Armin Pecsi and in the veteran shot stopper Freddie Woodman.
There is the possibility that there could also be more offers after Guehi, with Alexander Isak trying to force an Angefield parade.
Last month, Newcastle declined an offer of £ 110 million from Liverpool for The Swede, who has now told the club that he would not play for her again.
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Who is Giovanni Leoni?
Despite his delicate age, the 18-year-old central defender was already one of the tallest players from Liverpool at about 6’4 ‘.
It is the same size as Virgil van Dijk and Rhys Williams and only two centimeters below their highest player, goalkeeper Mamardashvili.
Before that, he played under the Italy legend Andrea Pirlo in Sampdoria before signing for Parma, who has no doubt about his ability.
According to Leonis Parma debut, Pirlo said: “I am very happy for him.
“We are dealing with a fantastic boy and I was sure that he would make it into series A, he deserves it.”
More to follow …