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.

Liverpool have signed 18-year-old centre-back Giovanni Leoni from Parma in a deal worth £26 million plus add-ons.An agreement was reached late on Wednesday night after Liverpool saw off competition

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?