Report: Liverpool have signed 'future best in the world' for £2.6m
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5-second readLiverpool have pulled off an incredible transfer masterstroke, it could be the bargain of the century
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Liverpool have made a series of defensive signings in recent windows in order to safeguard the future of their backline.
With Ibrahima Konate leaving on a free transfer - and Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez destined to depart at the end of the season - new faces have been a necessity.Giovanni Leoni arrived on a £26m deal from Parma in summer 2025 with Jeremy Jacquet following suit last summer in a £60m deal from Rennes.Leoni is currently bouncing back from an ACL injury while Jacquet is quietly establishing himself as one of the best young centre-backs around.That high-profile duo are not the only young central defenders to arrive however.
Liverpool sign £2.6m NdukweWe’ve seen bargain deals conclude for both Mor Talla Ndiaye and Ifeanyi Ndukwe.
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- Liverpool
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