Liverpool open talks over Guéhi and eye Giovanni Leoni as Slot eyes fresh options
Liverpool have opened talks with Crystal Palace over Marc Guéhi and weigh a move for Giovanni Leoni.
Arne Slot wants options at centre back as he rebuilds a defence under pressure.
The 18 year old Leoni impressed in the second half of last season for Parma.
He made 17 appearances in Serie A last season and has drawn interest from Inter.
For a Geordie loyalty runs deep even as talks drift across borders.
Parma appointed Cristian Chivu as their coach last season.
Leoni has a bright ceiling for a player so young.
Liverpool are weighing a bid that could rise above existing valuations.
United may have to pay Brighton more than £72m for Baleba.
That figure would test any bid in this market.
Leoni remains a rising talent linked with several Serie A clubs.
Rivals Sunderland exist on the derby list, but the true duel is City money versus heart.
Graft and intent matter more than numbers, and St James Park breathes on a night.
TLDR
- Liverpool weigh Giovanni Leoni as a defensive option alongside Marc Guéhi.
- Manchester United may have to pay Brighton more than £72m for Baleba.
- Geordie loyalty meets global cash as City money tests our heart.
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