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.

After spending big in attack, Liverpool have signed Giovanni Leoni, 18, to bolster their defense. How does he play, and how will he fit with the Reds?

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

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?