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Liverpool Eyes €40M Teen Defender Amid Fierce Competition

8/12/2025

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Liverpool is setting its sights on 18-year-old Parma centre-back Giovanni Leoni, with a hefty price tag of €30-40 million. As the transfer window ticks down to September 1, the Reds are eager to secure his talents, not only to bolster their defense but also to fulfill homegrown player quotas. Competition looms from Inter Milan and Tottenham, intensifying the race for Leoni's signature.

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Liverpool is setting its sights on 18-year-old Parma centre-back Giovanni Leoni, with a hefty price tag of €30-40 million. As the transfer window ticks down to September 1, the Reds are eager to secure his talents, not only to bolster their defense but also to fulfill homegrown player quotas. Competition looms from Inter Milan and Tottenham, intensifying the race for Leoni's signature.