Liverpool are closing in on a deal to sign highly-rated Italian defender Giovanni Leoni, a move that will push this summer\u2019s spending beyond the \u00a3300 million mark. The transfer is reported to be advanced and has been framed by Fabrizio Romano with his familiar \u2018Here we go\u2019 tag.<\/p>\n
The Reds look set to pay Parma around \u20ac35 million (\u00a330.2 million, $40.9 million) for the 18-year-old, with a sell-on clause included that promises the Serie A side a potential future windfall. Despite his age, Leoni is expected to be an immediate first-team player under Arne Slot. According to Romano, a loan elsewhere for the teenager was \u201cnever discussed\u201d in talks.<\/p>\n
Liverpool have also been negotiating for Crystal Palace centre back Marc Gu\u00e9hi. That deal has been reported as potentially starting as low as an initial \u00a330 million ($40.5 million). Should the club complete both Leoni and Gu\u00e9hi before the September 1 transfer deadline, Slot\u2019s central defensive options would be significantly improved in the short term.<\/p>\n
The signings would also carry clear long-term implications. Ibrahima Konat\u00e9 could feasibly leave as a free agent next summer and Virgil van Dijk will be days away from turning 36 by the time his current contract ends in 2027. Adding a young centre back with first-team expectations addresses both immediate squad needs and future succession planning.<\/p>\n
All financial figures and timelines reported here reflect the terms and context provided in the original coverage, including the structured fee, sell-on clause and the club\u2019s stated intentions ahead of the September 1 deadline.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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