Liverpool are tracking Italian defender Giovanni Leoni, but face stiff competition from AC Milan and Inter, who are also keen on the youngster.

Newcastle United have completed the signing of Malick Thiaw from Serie A giants AC Milan. Thiaw travelled to Tyneside on Sunday night before undergoing his medical on Monday. The centre-back has signed a “long-term deal” - thought to be four years - to become the Magpies’ third summer signing after Anthony Elanga and Aaron Ramsdale.