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 have a deal in place with Parma for the signing of 18-year-old Italy centre-back Giovanni Leoni, who is expected to travel over to Liverpool to formally complete his move in the near

GIOVANNI LEONI is the 6ft4 giant defender, hailed by Italy legend Andrea Pirlo and wanted by Liverpool. The 18-year-old Italian centre-back is high on the Reds’ transfer list with them on