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France 24
11 hours ago
- Business
- France 24
Liverpool 'agree deal' for Parma prospect Leoni
According to reports, the Premier League champions will pay £26 million ($35 million) for the highly-rated prospect, who has played just 17 Serie A games for Parma. Liverpool have already splashed out £260 million on the signings of Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez to build from a position of strength after romping to a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title last season. However, the departure of Jarell Quansah to Bayer Leverkusen had left Slot with just three centre-backs to choose from. One of those, Joe Gomez has missed most of pre-season due to injury, while doubts remain over the future of Ibrahima Konate, who has just one year left on his contract at Anfield. "The clubs have agreed a deal but he hasn't signed for us yet. The moment when he signs for us I can go into more detail," said Slot at a press conference ahead of Liverpool's Premier League opener against Bournemouth on Friday. Despite Leoni's arrival, Liverpool could add more centre-back cover before the end of the transfer window with reports linking them with a move for Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi. Liverpool have not won back-to-back league titles since 1984 and Slot expects it be an even tougher challenge to defend their crown given the turnover in his squad. Trent Alexander-Arnold, Luis Diaz, Darwin Nunez and Caoimhin Kelleher have also departed, while the club is still coming to terms with the tragic loss of Diogo Jota, who died in a car crash last month. "The main reason that is so difficult is because there are so many competitors who can win the league. It's unbelievable if you are able to do it in this league, "added Slot. "This year will be even harder than before. "We have lost five to six players who played quite a lot of minutes last season, and brought in four, so it's normal there is adaptation." The fee to bring Wirtz to England from Leverkusen could rise to a British transfer record £116 million. Slot, though, believes the German international has the mentality to cope with the pressure of that price tag. "When you see him play he is so creative. He is mentally strong, he doesn't get distracted by a transfer fee or anything else," added the Dutch coach. "Good players always find a way to play well in good teams. He has to adjust to England, the league and the intensity, and his team-mates. His adjustment has already gone quite well, more than we expected."
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Liverpool to agree fantastic transfer in next HOURS
Liverpool are closing in on a fantastic transfer that should be wrapped up in the next few hours. This one deserves applause. Liverpool are reportedly closing in on the transfer of Giovanni Leoni from Parma. The Reds are in desperate need of a new centre-back and the teenager fits the bill. Jarell Quansah's exit has left the squad light, after all. Liverpool sold the defender for a very good price but didn't immediately move for a replacement. Shop the LFC Store LFC x adidas Shop the home range today! LFC x adidas Shop the goalkeeper range today LFC x adidas Shop the new adidas range today! Boosting the numbers at centre-back is also a priority because of Ibrahima Konate's situation. He's now in the final year of his contract and a move to Real Madrid is on the cards. Liverpool hope to renew his contract but if they don't, they won't want to leave themselves scrambling for someone in 2026. Then there's Virgil van Dijk - now 34 and coming to the end of his elite level. Investing in youth is absolutely crucial and Leoni is certainly that. 🔴 Shop the LFC 2025/26 adidas away range Liverpool close in on Giovanni Leoni Ben Jacobs reports that a deal between Liverpool and Parma for Leoni 'could be finalised in 24 hours or less'. He says the parties are all very close to an agreement and we won't be waiting long. At this point, Leoni looks destined for Anfield where he'll get to learn under his idol, Van Dijk. Virtually everything about this transfer makes sense for Liverpool, in fact. Leoni is still only 18 but broke into Parma's starting XI last season, appearing 14 times in Serie A. He's unquestionably one of the best wonderkid centre-backs in world football - if not the best.
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Liverpool open talks over Marc Guehi transfer as double defender deal eyed
The Reds are hopeful of added to their central defensive ranks with two new additions before the transfer window closes, having sold Jarell Quansah to Bayer Leverkusen this summer Liverpool have opened talks with Crystal Palace to land Marc Guehi, and the Reds are hopeful on a deal after initial discussions. Centre-back Guehi is keen to make the move to Anfield and play Champions League football. The decision will be a blow to Palace who had previously hoped they could hold on to their star defender. But earlier this week chairman Steve Parish did admit they may have to sell the player. The Reds will also target Parma defender Giovanni Leoni. They have yet to approach the Serie A club about the centre-back. But they are eager to land Leoni, 18, in this window and a ready to explore the details of a deal. Arne Slot wants defensive reinforcements in before the transfer window closes, with Crystal Palace defender Guehi the top target. The Reds sold Jarell Quansah to Bayer Leverkusen earlier in the window while Nat Phillips also departed for West Brom. Joe Gomez is the most senior back up to Ibrahima Konate and Virgil van Dijk but he is currently injured. Leoni broke into the Parma team last season and made 17 appearances in the Italian top tier. The Italy under-19 international has been eyed by several top Serie A clubs, but Liverpool view him as a perfect addition to the squad and a player who can develop training alongside the likes of Van Dijk and Konate. Guehi has been a top target this summer having established himself as one of the leading English centre-backs in the Premier League. He captained Palace to the FA Cup last summer, and led to side to their penalty shootout win over Liverpool in Sunday's Community Shield. Having come through the ranks at Chelsea, for whom he only played two competitive games, Guehi enjoyed an impressive season and a half on loan at Swansea City before his 2021 move to Palace. He has played 156 times for the south London club, scoring eight goals, and having broken into the England team while at Palace he currently has 23 international caps.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
EXCLUSIVE: Liverpool's immediate reaction to real Giovanni Leoni price-tag
Liverpool are in the market for Giovanni Leoni. Here's their immediate reaction to the Parma star's price tag. Liverpool are looking into a deal for Giovanni Leoni. It's one that's been reported everywhere by now, with reports in Italy breaking the news last month. A deal makes sense. Leoni is one of the brightest centre-back prospects in world football, establishing himself in Serie A at just 18. Shop the LFC Store LFC x adidas Shop the away range TODAY LFC x adidas Shop the home range today! LFC x adidas Shop the goalkeeper range today LFC x adidas Shop the new adidas range today! 🔴 Shop the LFC 2025/26 adidas home range Liverpool are also very much in the market for a centre-back. Jarell Quansah left the club this summer for Bayer Leverkusen and a replacement never arrived. Ibrahima Konate's contract also expires in a year's time and there are strong rumours of a move to Real Madrid. Liverpool need to get ahead of the situation, essentially forcing a transfer before this window shuts. Leoni is an interesting one as he'd eventually meet homegrown status if he joins this month. That's something Liverpool need to consider after several homegrown players left in this window, including Quansah. over Marc Guehi. Giovanni Leoni's price Anfield Watch understands Liverpool rate Leoni very highly and that he's at the top of their shortlist with one or two others. Parma want €50m to sell him, however, creating a problem. Chelsea have seen an offer of around €35m - €40m rejected in this window as Parma stick to that valuation. But it's a valuation that essentially has clubs paying for Leoni's fulfilled potential before it's actually realised. Liverpool aren't sure about doing that. They may prefer to wait a year before pursuing a deal, giving Leoni another year to establish himself.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Liverpool positioned to SIGN star as deal is confirmed
Liverpool are now in line to sign themselves a new star. This comes after a rival struck a different deal. Liverpool are in need of a new centre-back. They sold Jarell Quansah to Bayer Leverkusen, after all, as they received a hefty sum for a player who was arguably fourth-choice last season. But they haven't replaced Quansah, leaving them light at the back. It's awfully similar to 2020 when Liverpool went into a season with only three centre-backs. Shop the LFC Store LFC x adidas Shop the home range today! LFC x adidas Shop the goalkeeper range today LFC x adidas Shop the new adidas range today! 🔴 That, though, was a complete disaster. Liverpool struggled badly with injuries and ended up without any fit senior defenders. Surely they're not going to do that again? Well, reports suggest they're not going to. Liverpool do want to sign a new centre-back and have a few linked with them. One is Marc Guehi, who is undoubtedly the star signing if the Reds can make it happen. But there is another top option in Giovanni Leoni. , too, if Liverpool bring him in this summer. He's only 18 and would eventually qualify.
