Leoni Set for Liverpool Return by Month's End

Leoni, signed from Parma last summer, tore his ACL on his debut against Southampton in the EFL Cup. The 19-year-old is expected to make his comeback after the club's defensive reshuffle, which includes the arrivals of Ifeanyi Ndukwe and Jeremy Jacquet in the summer.

Leoni is considered a fundamental piece of Liverpool's defensive plan, with the club having invested heavily in the youngster as a cornerstone for the future. Meanwhile, Ibrahima Konate is linked with a move to Real Madrid, while Joe Gomez and Virgil van Dijk face contract expiries in 2027.