Giovanni Leoni deal agreed & Guehi wants Liverpool move – Latest LFC News

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Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign Giovanni Leoni from Parma, on a day that has also seen a new update regarding the Reds’ pursuit of Marc Guehi.Today’s Main LFC HeadlineA £26 million deal was struck with Parma on Wednesday evening, plus add-ons, with Leoni undergoing a medical in Liverpool today.This Is Anfield understands that the 18-year-old was wanted by numerous top Serie A sides, as well as Premier League clubs.Leoni only had eyes for Liverpool, though, with the champions set to sign one of the most exciting young defenders in Europe this week.We also understand that there are no plans to loan out the youngster, who is instead seen as an important squad player.Leoni might not be the only centre-back arriving at Anfield this summer, though…Read more hereToday’s Liverpool FC News • Crystal Palace captain Guehi reportedly wants to join Liverpool and there is confidence that a deal can be agreed. To sign him AND Leoni would be perfect!• Joe Gomez is back in training following an Achilles injury, but Slot is yet to decide whether he will be part of his squad for Bournemouth on Friday.• Slot has revealed Florian Wirtz’s “biggest strength” in his game – it might not be what you are expecting!• Chelsea have donated a portion of their team bonuses from winning the Club World Cup to the family of Diogo Jota and brother Andre Silva. That is a fantastic gesture.Elsewhere in the football world today• Tottenham are “prepared to open formal talks” with Palace over the signing of Eberechi Eze, according to Fabrizio Romano. That could be great business!• Newcastle are said to have reached an agreement to sign Aston Villa midfielder Jacob Ramsey over a potential £44 million deal. A new striker next, please! (David Ornstein, The Athletic)• Premier League referees will reportedly crack down on players holding opponents at set pieces this season. We’ll believe it when we see it! (Times)• Gary Neville has placed a charity bet on Liverpool failing to qualify for the Champions League this season. It’s surely tongue in cheek! (Stick to Football)Get our Liverpool FC roundups like this one to your inbox every evening!An informative, tongue-in-cheek roundup of the day’s events at LFC and the wider football world.