Liverpool manager Arne Slot continued to reinforce his squad on the eve of their Premier League season opener, confirming on Thursday that the club had agreed a deal to sign 18-year-old defender Giovanni Leoni from Parma.

Premier League champions Liverpool are set to complete a £30m transfer deal for Italian ‘tough guy’ Giovanni Leoni, according to reports. The 18-year-old Parma defender has been tipped to become a superstar for Italy’s national team,

Liverpool have attempted to sign Crystal Palace skipper Marc Guehi this summer, but former Arsenal forward Ian Wright feels it wouldn't be the right time to move to Anfield for the England ace

Liverpool are closing in on two centre-backs in the form of Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi and Parma teenager Giovanni Leoni

Crystal Palace star Marc Guehi has been backed to snub interest from Liverpool in his services and complete a transfer next summer instead.