Giovanni Leoni to Juventus FC
Last update: 28 days ago
Status and verdict
Debunked
Closed rumours are no longer scored: the status is final.
Gazzetta.it reported on 3 Oct that Juventus inquired about a loan and continues to monitor the defender weekly. The story shifted on 6 Oct. TEAMtalk reported that Liverpool dismissed suggestions of a return to Italy, stating the defender's future is at Anfield. Sports Mole, citing TEAMtalk, said Liverpool decided not to sell despite Juventus inquiring about a loan.
First reported by Gazzetta.it
20 articles · 5 independent sources
What we know
His listed contract runs to June 2031.
Gazzetta.it reported on 3 Oct that Juventus inquired about a loan and continues to monitor the defender weekly. The story shifted on 6 Oct. TEAMtalk reported that Liverpool dismissed suggestions of a return to Italy, stating the defender's future is at Anfield. Sports Mole, citing TEAMtalk, said Liverpool decided not to sell despite Juventus inquiring about a loan.
CaughtOffside, citing Football Insider, and JuveFC.com both reported on 6 Oct that Liverpool rejected a January loan to Juventus.
Key findings
- First report: 3 Oct 2026, Gazzetta.it.
- 2 independent sources behind it (Gazzetta.it, Tuttojuve); 8 other outlets only repeat earlier reporting.
- Best-rated independent source: Gazzetta.it.
- Deal stage reached by a counted source: negotiation.
- 1 report attributes the story to The Sun, whose own article is not among the sources.
- 1 report attributes the story to Football Insider, whose own article is not among the sources.
- No source denies the move.
- Latest evidence: 28 days ago.
Who reported it
| Outlet | Tier | What they said | Track record | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gazzetta.it 03/10/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Juventus inquired about a loan for 19-year-old Liverpool defender Leoni and continues to track him weekly with observers. Stage: interest | No history yet | Original source |
| Tuttojuve 05/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | La Juventus sarebbe una delle società maggiormente interessate a capire l'evoluzione della situazione Stage: interest | No history yet | Original source |
| TEAMtalk 06/10/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Liverpool have dismissed suggestions that Leoni could return to Italy, with Juventus and Inter interested but told his future is at Anfield. Stage: interest | 5 of 5 cases · 100% | Contradicts |
| Sports Mole 06/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Liverpool have decided not to sell Giovanni Leoni despite Juventus enquiring about a loan move. Stage: contact | No history yet | Contradicts |
| CaughtOffside 06/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Liverpool reject the idea of a January loan for Giovanni Leoni to Juventus, insisting they view him as part of their long-term first-team project. Stage: interest | 2 cases, no percentage yet | Contradicts |
| TribalFootball.com 04/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Juventus are interested in Liverpool's Giovanni Leoni and had a loan attempt rejected, but they continue to monitor him. Stage: interest | No history yet | Contradicts |
| This Is Anfield 04/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Liverpool will not consider a move for Leoni at any stage Stage: interest | No history yet | Contradicts |
| JuveFC.com 06/10/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | Liverpool will not loan Giovanni Leoni to Juventus in January despite Bianconeri interest. Stage: interest | No history yet | Contradicts |
| TheRedmenTV 05/10/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | Liverpool Reject Juventus Bid For Giovanni Leoni! Stage: interest | 1 case, no percentage yet | Contradicts |
| Yahoo Sports 05/10/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Juventus plans to sign Giovanni Leoni Stage: interest | 1 of 3 cases · 33% | Cites Tuttojuve |
| Yahoo Sports 04/10/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Juventus have enquired about a loan for Leoni but Liverpool are unwilling to negotiate and plan to reintegrate him. Stage: contact | 1 of 3 cases · 33% | Cites Gazzetta.it |
| Yahoo Sports 03/10/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Juventus are admirers of Liverpool's Giovanni Leoni as they look to rebuild their Italian core. Stage: interest | 1 of 3 cases · 33% | Cites Football Italia |
| Football Italia 03/10/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Juventus are admirers of Liverpool's Leoni and had offered a loan for his recovery from a knee injury. Stage: interest | 1 case, no percentage yet | Cites Gazzetta.it |
| AOL UK 04/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Juventus is interested in Giovanni Leoni and has made multiple loan approaches, but Liverpool is reluctant to sell. Stage: negotiation | No history yet | Cites Gazzetta.it |
| FootballTransfers 04/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Juventus have made loan inquiries for Leoni, but Liverpool expect him to play after the international break. Stage: interest | No history yet | Cites Gazzetta.it |
| Football Place 05/10/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | Inter Milan and Juventus are reportedly monitoring Giovanni Leoni as the Liverpool defender prepares to return from serious knee injury. Stage: interest | No history yet | Cites The Sun (not in this dossier) |
| JuveFC.com 04/10/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | Juventus are reportedly targeting Liverpool defender Giovanni Leoni Stage: interest | No history yet | Cites Football Italia |
| Anfield Watch 04/10/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | Juventus made inquiries about a loan move for Leoni, but Liverpool have not opened the door and expect him to play after the international break. Stage: contact | No history yet | Cites Gazzetta.it |
| juventusforlife 03/10/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | Juventus are refusing to give up on Giovanni Leoni. Stage: interest | No history yet | Repeats another outlet |
| juventusforlife | Tier 4 · Speculative | Juventus is targeting a January move for central defender Giovanni Leoni to strengthen their defensive options. Stage: interest | No history yet | Repeats another outlet |
Timeline
- 06 Oct 2026 · Sports MoleLiverpool have decided not to sell Giovanni Leoni despite Juventus enquiring about a loan move.
Contradicts earlier reporting. Stage: contact
- 06 Oct 2026 · TEAMtalkLiverpool have dismissed suggestions that Leoni could return to Italy, with Juventus and Inter interested but told his future is at Anfield.
Contradicts earlier reporting. Stage: interest
- 06 Oct 2026 · JuveFC.comLiverpool will not loan Giovanni Leoni to Juventus in January despite Bianconeri interest.
Contradicts earlier reporting. Stage: interest
- 06 Oct 2026 · CaughtOffsideLiverpool reject the idea of a January loan for Giovanni Leoni to Juventus, insisting they view him as part of their long-term first-team project.
Contradicts earlier reporting. Stage: interest
- 05 Oct 2026 · Football PlaceInter Milan and Juventus are reportedly monitoring Giovanni Leoni as the Liverpool defender prepares to return from serious knee injury.
Repeats reporting attributed to The Sun (its own article is not in this dossier). Stage: interest
- 05 Oct 2026 · TheRedmenTVLiverpool Reject Juventus Bid For Giovanni Leoni!
Contradicts earlier reporting. Stage: interest
- 05 Oct 2026 · TuttojuveLa Juventus sarebbe una delle società maggiormente interessate a capire l'evoluzione della situazione
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- 05 Oct 2026 · Yahoo SportsJuventus plans to sign Giovanni Leoni
Repeats reporting attributed to Tuttojuve. Stage: interest
- 04 Oct 2026 · AOL UKJuventus is interested in Giovanni Leoni and has made multiple loan approaches, but Liverpool is reluctant to sell.
Repeats reporting attributed to Gazzetta.it. Stage: negotiation
- 04 Oct 2026 · FootballTransfersJuventus have made loan inquiries for Leoni, but Liverpool expect him to play after the international break.
Repeats reporting attributed to Gazzetta.it. Stage: interest
- 04 Oct 2026 · TribalFootball.comJuventus are interested in Liverpool's Giovanni Leoni and had a loan attempt rejected, but they continue to monitor him.
Contradicts earlier reporting. Stage: interest
- 04 Oct 2026 · Yahoo SportsJuventus have enquired about a loan for Leoni but Liverpool are unwilling to negotiate and plan to reintegrate him.
Repeats reporting attributed to Gazzetta.it. Stage: contact
- 04 Oct 2026 · This Is AnfieldLiverpool will not consider a move for Leoni at any stage
Contradicts earlier reporting. Stage: interest
- 04 Oct 2026 · JuveFC.comJuventus are reportedly targeting Liverpool defender Giovanni Leoni
Repeats reporting attributed to Football Italia. Stage: interest
- 04 Oct 2026 · Anfield WatchJuventus made inquiries about a loan move for Leoni, but Liverpool have not opened the door and expect him to play after the international break.
Repeats reporting attributed to Gazzetta.it. Stage: contact
- 03 Oct 2026 · Yahoo SportsJuventus are admirers of Liverpool's Giovanni Leoni as they look to rebuild their Italian core.
Repeats reporting attributed to Football Italia. Stage: interest
- 03 Oct 2026 · Gazzetta.itJuventus inquired about a loan for 19-year-old Liverpool defender Leoni and continues to track him weekly with observers.
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- 03 Oct 2026 · Football ItaliaJuventus are admirers of Liverpool's Leoni and had offered a loan for his recovery from a knee injury.
Repeats reporting attributed to Gazzetta.it. Stage: interest
- 03 Oct 2026 · juventusforlifeJuventus are refusing to give up on Giovanni Leoni.
Repeats reporting from another outlet. Stage: interest
- Date unknown · juventusforlifeJuventus is targeting a January move for central defender Giovanni Leoni to strengthen their defensive options.
Repeats reporting from another outlet. Stage: interest
Does Juventus need him?
Centre-Back: the centre-backs Juventus already have, from their squad list, and who they brought in there over the last two seasons. Facts only: we do not judge the need.
Current centre-backs (6)
| Player | Position | Age | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bremer | Centre-Back | 29 | 30 Jun 2029 |
| Pierre Kalulu | Centre-Back | 26 | 30 Jun 2029 |
| Lloyd Kelly | Centre-Back | 28 | 30 Jun 2029 |
| Jhon Lucumí | Centre-Back | 28 | 30 Jun 2030 |
| Federico Gatti | Centre-Back | 28 | 30 Jun 2030 |
| Daniele Rugani | Centre-Back | 32 | 30 Jun 2028 |
Recent signings in this position
- Daniele Rugani (Centre-Back)2026/27 · back from loan at ACF Fiorentina
- Jhon Lucumí (Centre-Back)2026/27 · from Bologna FC 1909 · €20.10m
- Facundo González (Centre-Back)· no longer in the squad2026/27 · back from loan at Racing Santander
- Daniele Rugani (Centre-Back)2025/26 · back from loan at Ajax Amsterdam
- Lloyd Kelly (Centre-Back)2025/26 · from Newcastle United · €17.20m
- Pierre Kalulu (Centre-Back)2025/26 · from AC Milan · €14.30m
- Tiago Djaló (Centre-Back)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at FC Porto
- Facundo González (Centre-Back)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at Feyenoord Rotterdam
Is it still alive?
- First report
- 03 Oct 2026
- Latest report
- 06 Oct 2026 (27 days ago)
Contract and fee
- Contract until
- June 2031
- Reported fee
- —
No outlet has quoted a figure for this move yet. We never estimate one.
Score over time
Player profile
- Full name
- Giovanni Leoni
- Age
- 19
- Agent
- Excellence Sport