Zhake is set to join the Anfield squad this summer, but his arrival has been overshadowed by unfortunate news. The young defender sustained a shoulder injury immediately after his transfer was made official, an ailment that will likely sideline him for the remainder of the current season.
Meanwhile, Italian centre-back Giovanni Leoni is also expected to make his return. Liverpool acquired him from Parma last summer for €31 million, but he suffered a severe anterior cruciate ligament injury in his debut and has been out of action ever since.
Further uncertainty in the defensive ranks stems from Ibrahima Konate's contract situation, which is nearing its end, with Real Madrid rumored as a potential destination. Consequently, the club's management is meticulously planning its next moves to ensure stability at the back. According to reports from Patrick Berger of German Sky, Liverpool is closely monitoring the situation with Jarell Quansah at Leverkusen.
Quansah, a product of Liverpool's academy, was sold to the German club last summer for €35 million. However, the contract included a buy-back clause allowing Liverpool to re-sign him for €80 million, a move that could materialize as early as the next transfer window.
Under Jürgen Klopp, Quansah played 58 matches for Liverpool's first team, scoring three goals and providing three assists. This season, he has delivered outstanding performances for Bayer, netting four goals in 32 appearances.
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