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BBC News
6 days ago
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'Sign both... Guehi has huge potential to take over from Van Dijk'
We asked for your views on Liverpool's centre back targets, with moves for Marc Guehi and Giovanni Leoni in the are some of your comments:David: Sign both - we are light in defence and it is an opportunity to sell a couple to refresh. However, it does pose the question that so many new faces take time to blend and settle, which may make the Premier League title a step too They should sign both of them. You're only as strong as your weakest link and at centre-back there's a weakness. Virgil van Dijk will not go on forever, and Konate and Gomez are injury prone. Konate is also threatening to run down his contract, so both options mentioned are very much needed and would strengthen the Guehi would be a great signing for £35m. I would say he has huge potential to take over from Van Dijk when he If it were a choice between Isak and Guehi... definitely Guehi. Another solid defender is a must for Liverpool and the fact he is a captain of his team proves his It is blatantly obvious from pre-season that Liverpool are desperately short in the centre-half position, and the signing of Guehi from Palace should go full steam ahead. Gomez is injury prone, Van Djik is off the pace at present and Konate is less than inspiring at times. Liverpool should prioritise the signing of a centre-back immediately.
Times
12-08-2025
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Liverpool step up interest in Marc Guéhi and Giovanni Leoni
Liverpool are stepping up their interest in Marc Guehi of Crystal Palace and Parma's Giovanni Leoni as they seek defensive reinforcements before the end of the month. Leoni, 18, is well-regarded and has also been tracked by Inter Milan. Inter's new coach Cristian Chivu was in charge at Parma last season, and there is an obvious benefit to Leoni to stay in Italy in the countdown to next summer's World Cup. However, Inter's budgetary restrictions mean they may not be able to stretch to the fee of about £30 to £35million that Parma would seek. Liverpool have not yet made club-to-club contact, but they believe Leoni is the best of the young centre backs in Europe and have been trying to recruit a younger player for a number of years. Interest in Levi Colwill, Leny Yoro and Dean Huijsen was unsuccessful in the last three consecutive summers. In Yoro's case that was primarily to do with the pathway and so he chose to join Manchester United from Lille. Leoni could have similar reservations, and Liverpool want to be sure he is willing to leave Italy. The courtship of Guéhi has intensified, with Palace's chairman Steve Parish having stated the club were willing to sell the England international at the right price. Parish said losing Guéhi on a free transfer at the end of the summer would constitute a 'problem' for Palace, but the key remains the respective valuations of both clubs. It is likely that Liverpool view Guéhi, 25, as nearer to £30million plus add-ons. Deals for Leoni and Guéhi would not be dependent on each other. Liverpool have three centre backs in Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konaté and Joe Gomez having sold Jarell Quansah to Bayer Leverkusen for £35million last month. Gomez is injured and Konaté's long-term future is clouded after he entered the final year of his contract. Meanwhile, Blackburn Rovers risk losing their captain, Lewis Travis, on a free transfer at the end of the season after turning down two offers from Derby County. Travis, 27, is valued at £2.5million by the club he first joined in 2014, and Blackburn have turned down an offer of £1.5million plus add-ons from their Championship rivals. The defensive midfielder has not been offered a new contract despite his length of service and does not want to leave for free at the end of the season, given Blackburn's well-documented financial issues. However, Derby are growing increasingly frustrated by Blackburn's stance and could move onto alternative targets as they look to strengthen the head coach John Eustace's squad. Eustace worked with Travis for a year at Blackburn before leaving to join Derby in February. Chelsea are not interested in the Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and Manchester United do not regard the position as a priority while André Onana remains at the club (Peter Rutzler writes). Donnarumma is expected to be available for a cut-price fee of about £26million this summer after he was told he is no longer in the PSG head coach Luis Enrique's plans. The 26-year-old, who was signed on a free transfer from AC Milan in 2021, has one year remaining on his contract and was left out of PSG's squad for the Uefa Super Cup final against Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday night. Chelsea made an offer for the AC Milan and France goalkeeper Mike Maignan earlier in the summer, but the club decided he was not necessarily an upgrade on the players they already have in that position. They retain belief in Robert Sánchez, whose stock has improved after a good showing at the Club World Cup, and Filip Jorgensen, who made 24 appearances in all competitions last season. PSG sources have suggested that both Manchester clubs have checked on Donnarumma's situation this summer, although it is understood United would only look to sign a goalkeeper if Onana, who has attracted interest from Saudi Arabia, leaves the club. Donnarumma was an exceptional performer for PSG during their treble-winning campaign, but he was also seen as a slightly awkward fit for Enrique, who prefers his goalkeepers to be exceptional with the ball at their feet. He has signed the promising 23-year-old Lucas Chevalier from Lille, who is expected to be the club's No1 next season. Galatasaray are believed to be an option for Donnarumma. Bournemouth are set to confirm the signing of centre back Bafodé Diakité from Lille after selling Illia Zabarnyi to Paris Saint-Germain (Peter Rutzler writes). Zabarnyi's move to Paris was confirmed on Tuesday morning and the Ukraine centre back has signed a five-year contract with the European champions. After a protracted negotiation, PSG agreed a fee with Bournemouth worth an initial €63million (£54.4million), with a further £2.6million in add-ons. Diakité, 24, is set to sign a five-year deal as his replacement after Bournemouth struck a deal worth €40million (£34.5million), which includes add-ons worth £4.3million. Bournemouth have tried to move quickly to secure replacements after losing four of their back five from last season, with the goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga leaving along with the defenders Dean Huijsen, who signed for Real Madrid, and Milos Kerkez, who has gone to Liverpool. They have signed the Chelsea goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic for £25million and Adrien Truffert, a left back, has signed from Rennes for a reported £14.5million. Fulham have rejected a £34.5million bid from Atalanta for the striker Rodrigo Muniz (Peter Rutzler writes). Muniz has been subject to Premier League interest this summer, with Fulham also rejecting a £32million bid from Leeds United earlier in the transfer window. Fulham have had a quiet summer so far, but are determined to keep their squad together ahead of the new season. They are also looking to strengthen, with a winger a priority after the departures of Reiss Nelson and Willian at the end of last season. The club are pursuing the Shakhtar Donetsk winger Kevin, but talks have stalled due to a gap in valuation. Fulham are believed to have made an offer for the 22-year-old that would have eclipsed the fee they paid for their record signing, Emile Smith Rowe, had it been accepted. Smith Rowe signed from Arsenal last summer in a deal that could be worth up to £34million. Shakhtar are believed to be seeking a fee of close to £40million for the Brazil U20 international. Fulham are interested in bringing back Nelson from Arsenal, who spent last season on loan at Craven Cottage, as well as Samuel Chukwueze of AC Milan, but agreements have not been reached for either player.
Yahoo
10-08-2025
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AC Milan Lead The Race For Leoni After Big Sale To Newcastle United – But Inter Milan Could Sell Germany Star To Bournemouth
AC Milan lead the race for Giovanni Leoni after selling Malick Thiaw to Newcastle United, but Inter Milan could sell Yann Bisseck to Bournemouth. This according to today's print edition of Rome-based newspaper La Repubblica, via FCInterNews. All eyes are on Parma defender Giovanni Leoni. The 19-year-old has emerged as one of the outstanding defenders in Serie A before even turning twenty. Leoni had already caught Inter's eye last summer. However, they failed to get a deal done with Sampdoria for him as Parma instead signed the young defender. But Leoni's performances last season truly solidified Inter's interest. Not least after Inter appointed Cristian Chivu as coach from Parma. Meanwhile, AC Milan are no less keen on signing Leoni. Max Allegri has made the teenage defender a priority target. Furthermore, the fact that Milan are close to selling Malick Thiaw could enable them to move for Leoni. AC Milan Lead Race For Leoni After Thiaw Sale – But Could Inter Sell Bisseck To Bournemouth? MILAN, ITALY – MAY 06: Yann Aurel Bisseck of FC Internazionale celebrates after his team's victory in the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Semi Final Second Leg match between FC Internazionale Milano and FC Barcelona at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on May 06, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by) Milan will reportedly pocket a fee of around €40 million for Thiaw. The German is one step from joining Newcastle United. And this would certainly be a big boost to the Rossoneri in the race for Leoni. Therefore, reports Le Repubblica, Milan are currently in the strongest position to sign the teenage defender. However, La Repubblica note, Inter could sell a German defender of their own to the Premier League. After selling Ilya Zabarnyi to Paris Saint-Germain, Bournemouth could bid €40 million for 24-year-old Inter defender Yann Bisseck. In that case, it would become far more feasible for Inter to sign Leoni.
Yahoo
09-08-2025
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Report – AC Milan To Move For Inter Milan & Liverpool Target To Replace Newcastle United Bound Defender
AC Milan are ready to move for Inter Milan linked Parma defender Giovanni Leoni to replace defender Malick Thiaw. This according to Italian broadcaster SportMediaset, via FCInterNews. AC Milan are reportedly on the verge of selling defender Malick Thiaw to Newcastle United. The Rossoneri will receive a fee of around €40 million for the German international. And this could have major knock-on effects elsewhere in the transfer market. Clearly, if Milan complete the deal to sell Thiaw, they will move for a replacement. One name that has been linked with Milan for some time is defender Giovanni Leoni. The 19-year-old is highly, with both Inter and Liverpool also keen. AC Milan To Go After Leoni To Replace Thiaw MONZA, ITALY – MARCH 15: Giovanni Leoni of Parma in however. Moreover. Therefore. However. action during the Serie A match between Monza and Parma at U-Power Stadium on March 15, 2025 in Monza, Italy. (Photo by) According to Italian broadcaster SportMediaset, Milan are ready to go after Leoni as a replacement for Thiaw. So much so, in fact, that the Rossoneri have already made contact with the 19-year-old's representatives according to the broadcaster. Leoni will not come cheap. Parma are holding out for a sizable fee considering the significant interest of Inter Milan and Liverpool among others. However, according to Mediaset, Milan will make direct contact with Parma in the next few days.
Yahoo
09-08-2025
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Report – AC Milan Prefer Fiorentina Star Over Inter Milan & Liverpool Target To Replace Newcastle United Bound Germany International
AC Milan reportedly prefer a move for Fiorentina's Pietro Comuzzo over Giovanni Leoni to replace Malick Thiaw. The Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews, report that the Rossoneri are not inclined to rival Inter Milan and Newcastle for Leoni even after selling Thiaw. AC Milan are reportedly on the verge of selling defender Malick Thiaw to Newcastle United. The Rossoneri will receive a fee of around €40 million for the German international. And this could have major knock-on effects elsewhere in the transfer market. Clearly, if Milan complete the deal to sell Thiaw, they will move for a replacement. One name that has been linked with Milan for some time is defender Giovanni Leoni. The 19-year-old is highly sought-after, with both Inter and Liverpool also keen. AC Milan Prefer Comuzzo Over Leoni To Replace Thiaw PARMA, ITALY – DECEMBER 01: Giovanni Leoni is. He was. It is. He will be. It is. he will be. It is. He will be. THerefore it was. He will be. Therefore. Moreover. of Parma Calcio during the Serie A match between Parma and SS Lazio at Stadio Ennio Tardini on December 01, 2024 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by) According to the Gazzetta dello Sport, however, Milan are wary of the high valuation of Leoni. Parma reportedly want at least €40 million for the teenage defender. Therefore, even if Milan bring in a fee in that region for Thiaw, they're not planning to reinvest it all in a deal for Leoni. Instead, the Gazzetta report, the Rossoneri are keen on Fiorentina defender Pietro Comuzzo. The 20-year-old would have a price tag of around €30 million.
