Liverpool line up move for 18-year-old Parma wonderkid

Liverpool are interested in signing Parma defender Giovanni Leoni, per a new report in Italy.

• Reds eyeing Leoni swoop
• Defender just 18
• An Italy U19 international

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Liverpool are interested in signing Parma defender Leoni, per Corriere dello Sport, as the Reds bid to fend off competition from Serie A suitors. Inter Milan, AC Milan, and Juventus are all reported to hold an interest in the teenager, with the Nerazzurri leading the race.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  The Reds have made contact to gauge the feasibility of a deal to sign Leoni. The teenager has won seven caps for Italy's U19 side, and enjoyed a breakthrough season in Serie A last term, playing 17 times in the league. He can operate as both a centre-back and a right-back.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Leoni is said to be intrigued by the prospect of a move to Inter, but it remains to be seen if the Reds will be able to turn his head. Liverpool are embarking on a summer spending spree, adding a clutch of new signings: Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez, and, most recently, Hugo Ekitike.

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  WHAT NEXT?

  Liverpool play Milan on July 26 as they continue their pre-season preparations. Inter are only reported to be able to move for Leoni if they sell players first, so the Reds have some time to weigh an approach.