Liverpool's incoming centre-back Giovanni Leoni revealed he idolises a former Manchester United player. On Wednesday, Liverpool boss Arne Slot confirmed that the Reds had agreed a deal to sign 18-year-old Leoni from Parma. "The clubs have agreed a deal but he has not signed for us yet. The moment he does, I can go into more detail," Slot said.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot confirmed on Thursday the club are closing in on Parma's 18-year-old sensation Giovanni Leoni, and the defender will arrive at Anfield with a lot of expectation, says Italian football journalist Daniele Verri.

The club’s plan is for Leoni to be immediately integrated into the first-team set-up for the upcoming season with any suggestion of a loan move completely ruled out. Leoni only joined Parma last summer and went on to make 17 appearances,