Liverpool have confirmed the signing of highly-rated Parma defender Giovanni Leoni. The 18-year-old joins in a deal worth £26 million, plus add-ons, in a move which takes the club’s summer outlay beyond £300m. Leoni chose a move to Anfield despite interest from top Italian clubs and Premier League rivals.

Either a shot in the dark or an inspired purchase, Liverpool has completed the signing of Italian central defender Giovanni Leoni.

Club sources have confirmed to TBR Football that Liverpool have agreed terms with Parma over a deal for defender Leoni, but in turn, their talks with Crystal Palace over Guehi have failed to be as successful. We can confirm teenager Leoni has agreed terms on a six-year deal and he is set to head to Merseyside straight away.

Liverpool is set to sign the Parma defender Giovanni Leoni for an initial fee of around $35 million (£26 million). But how excited should Reds fans be about the transfer?