Switch rumors, information: Liverpool agree cope with defender Leoni

Aug 13, 2025, 10:00 AM ET

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Parma defender Giovanni Leoni could possibly be one more summer time signing for Premier League champions Liverpool. Luca Amedeo Bizzarri/Getty Pictures

TRENDING RUMORS

– A suggestion value €35 million is being ready by Liverpool for Parma heart again Giovanni Leoni, in line with Nicolò Schira. The Reds have reached an settlement with the 18-year-old over private phrases on a contract for six years (till 2031) at Anfield. Corriere dello Sport reviews that the Serie A membership have been on the lookout for an preliminary €30m plus €5m in bonuses for Leoni, which bodes nicely for supervisor Arne Slot as he appears to be like to strengthen his defensive choices.

– Actual Madrid are amongst a number of groups concerned about Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton, in line with the Each day Mail. Scouts from the LaLiga membership have been maintaining shut tabs on the 21-year-old, who they see as a possible reinforcement sooner or later. Los Blancos may face competitors from groups within the Premier League, with Liverpool, Manchester Metropolis and Manchester United additionally trying on the England worldwide. Wharton has been a key participant for the Eagles since becoming a member of from Blackburn Rovers in 2024.

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– A transfer for Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta is being weighed up by Newcastle United, reviews Rudy Galetti. The 28-year-old is now one of many prime choices on their brief record as they seek for a alternative for Alexander Isak, amid latest reviews indicated that he didn’t see himself enjoying for the Magpies once more as he tries to power via a transfer to Liverpool. The Eagles are ready to simply accept a suggestion value £40m for Mateta, who has scored 30 objectives throughout the previous two Premier League campaigns.

– Liverpool attacking midfielder Harvey Elliott is open to a swap to RB Leipzig, in line with Sky Sports activities Deutschland’s Philipp Hinze. The 22-year-old, who performed a key function as England gained the European Beneath-21 Championship this summer time, appeared in fewer than half of Liverpool’s matches of their Premier League title-winning marketing campaign. The previous Fulham participant stated earlier than the U21 Euros: “I don’t really want to be wasting years [of] my career because it’s a short career.” Hinze reviews that, whereas no deal has been struck but, “talks remain open-ended.”

– Newcastle are set to “intensify” their efforts to signal Aston Villa midfielder Jacob Ramsey, reviews the Each day Mail. Negotiations concerning a £40m deal for the 24-year-old have reportedly been ongoing since Tuesday, with the Magpies now keen to make a proper supply to land him. Whereas Ramsey has additionally attracted curiosity from West Ham United, it’s stated that there’s optimism from the St. James’ Park hierarchy that they’ll win the race to safe his signature. In the meantime, the Each day Telegraph provides that the Villans are hopeful of re-signing Paris Saint-Germain attacking midfielder Marco Asensio after his profitable mortgage spell at Villa Park final season, which may see the 29-year-old replenish supervisor Unai Emery’s midfield choices ought to Ramsey depart.

EXPERT TAKE

ESPN’s Sam Tighe appears to be like at why so many prime golf equipment are after Adam Wharton:

Wharton’s superpower is slick, fast, progressive passing. For a membership like Actual Madrid, who laud former midfielder Toni Kroos as a legendary determine, that alone makes them an ideal match.

Wharton ranked within the 93rd percentile for progressive passing within the Premier League final season, repeatedly threading excellent through-balls into Crystal Palace’s quick counterattacking runners. The velocity with which he does it — no hesitation, no check-backs, only one lookup and … ping! — makes him extraordinarily troublesome to cease.

The England worldwide combines that talent with some agency defensive work and a threatening supply from set-piece conditions. Essentially the most objectives he has ever scored in a single season is 2, clearly marking him out as a buildup maestro from deep quite than somebody who can gallop ahead and line up a shot.

It has been extensively assumed inside the sport that Wharton’s switch to a Liverpool or Manchester Metropolis-like membership is a matter of when, not if. His glorious efficiency within the Neighborhood Protect was simply one other reminder that he belongs on the very prime.

Madrid getting into the dialog is very intriguing, and one thing England’s large weapons little question gained’t be thankful for.

CONFIRMED DEALS

– Newcastle United have signed Germany worldwide defender Malick Thiaw from AC Milan for a reported £34.6m, together with add-ons.

– Former France youth worldwide heart again Bafodé Diakité has joined Bournemouth from Lille.

OTHER RUMORS

– Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic is anticipated to remain put after turning down AC Milan, and doesn’t intend to signal an extension with the Bianconeri. (Gazzetta Dello Sport)

– Inter Milan are open to parting methods with France worldwide defender Benjamin Pavard this summer time and would take into account provides between €15m and €25m for the 29-year-old. (L’Equipe)

– Atalanta are getting ready a brand new supply value an preliminary €35m for Fulham striker Rodrigo Muniz. (Gianluca Di Marzio)

– Liverpool are ready to half methods with winger Ben Doak in the event that they obtain a “suitable offer.” (Soccer Insider)

– Southampton will solely take into account provides of €57m for midfielder Mateus Fernandes, whereas West Ham stay eager on the 21-year-old. (Florian Plettenberg)

– Negotiations between Bournemouth and Bayer Leverkusen are underway for the Cherries to signal winger Amine Adli, who has already agreed to non-public phrases and will transfer for €30m. (Florian Plettenberg)

– Barcelona are set to signal two Africa Foot Academy gamers on trial: midfielder Aboubacar Maiga and winger Moustapha Traore. (Diario Sport)

– Negotiations between Borussia Dortmund and Wolves over a transfer for striker Fabio Silva have damaged down. (TEAMtalk)

– A transfer for Barcelona defender Hector Fort is being thought of by Mallorca. (Marca)

– César Azpilicueta is contemplating a return to Osasuna, having just lately change into a free agent after his contract with Atlético Madrid expired. (AS)

– A number of golf equipment, together with Ligue 1 aspect Nantes, are eager on Southampton defender Armel Bella-Kotchap. (L’Equipe)