Liverpool are set to sign Giovanni Leoni from Parma and have also held talks with Crystal Palace over a move for Marc Guehi.

An offer is yet to be made for the England international while an agreement would also need to be reached on the player side.

Palace captain Guehi has a year left on his contract, but chairman Steve Parish said earlier this week he could be sold this summer to avoid him moving on a free transfer in 12 months' time. Sources have told BBC Sport that Liverpool have held initial talks with a view to signing the 25-year-old before the summer transfer window shuts.

Liverpool will be favourites to defend their Premier League title this season after spending over £300million on new players, but Arne Slot is clear on the challenges they face

With the likes of Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike added to the team, Liverpool boast a new and improved attack. While Alexander Isak and a new left-winger remain topics of interest