Fabrizio Romano: “Leoni Wants to Go to Liverpool” as Reds Push for Two Major Signings | OneFootball

Liverpool Push for Giovanni Leoni and Marc Guehi as Romano Confirms Talks

Fabrizio Romano has provided a detailed update on Liverpool’s transfer activity, confirming that the club are advancing on two significant deals. Speaking on his YouTube channel’s latest podcast episode, Romano stated, “Liverpool are in advanced talks for Marc Guehi. The agreement with the player is done. The player wants to go to Liverpool and Liverpool are in advanced talks with Crystal Palace.”

Romano emphasised that Liverpool’s relationship with Crystal Palace could speed up negotiations, explaining that both clubs are “trying to reach an agreement for this summer transfer window” to avoid a free transfer in 2026.

Strong Interest in Giovanni Leoni

One of the most striking revelations from Romano’s update centred on 18-year-old Giovanni Leoni. Romano confirmed, “Liverpool in direct negotiations with Parma. So club to club talks ongoing. Parma want more than the reported 30 million euros.”

Dispelling suggestions that Leoni needs convincing, Romano stated unequivocally, “Forget about the reports saying Leoni has to be convinced to go to Liverpool because Leoni wants to go to Liverpool. Leoni is convinced about Liverpool. No one can turn Liverpool down at this point, especially if you are 18 years old coming from Italian club. With all respect for Parma, Liverpool is on a completely different level.”

Romano also moved to quash claims that the deal might be agreed now but completed in 2026. “My information is that this is not true. As of today Liverpool are negotiating to sign Leoni now, to bring in Leoni now, to have Leoni available now… Liverpool never discussed about that from what I understand.”

Fabrizio’s View on Transfer Timelines

Romano’s clear stance leaves little room for speculation. He stated, “Liverpool want Leoni for now and Liverpool want Marc Guehi for now. This is the plan. This is the vision.”

By firmly dismissing the 2026 delay reports, Romano highlighted the club’s immediate intent to strengthen under current manager Arne Slot. Liverpool’s push for both Leoni and Guehi could define their summer window and send a message of intent ahead of the new season.

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Wider Market Context

While Liverpool dominated part of the discussion, Romano also touched on several other high-profile moves, including the Gianluigi Donnarumma situation and Manchester City’s pursuit of Rodrigo. However, it was his definitive statements on Leoni and Guehi that will most excite Liverpool supporters.

The host closed the segment by underlining that “the negotiation with Parma and with Crystal Palace” is ongoing, suggesting that Liverpool fans should expect further developments in the coming days.

As Romano summed up, this is a “crazy end of the market” with “many things happening” and Liverpool right in the middle of it.