Jarell Quansah found himself embroiled in the latest Liverpool transfer saga on Wednesday as reports surrounding his future dominated national media headlines and social media discussion.
Reports linking the defender with a move to Bayer Leverkusen began last week when it was claimed he could be used as a makeweight in the deal to bring Florian Wirtz to Liverpool. Harvey Elliott was another name mentioned as a possible player of interest to Leverkusen, but those reports have since dried up.
Instead, it’s Quansah’s name that has again resurfaced as the Wirtz deal edges closer to completion.
Fabrizio Romano was the first commentator to link Liverpool’s academy graduate with Leverkusen. He wrote on X that Quansah was on the club’s “shortlist” along with Sevilla’s Loic Bade, to replace the outgoing Jonathan Tah.
The Athletic followed with a detailed report on the situation, claiming Quansah is being “considered” and is valued at £40 million ($54M) by the Reds.
The report adds Liverpool “rate him highly” and have no intention of selling the center-back this summer. However, the club could be forced into a “rethink” if a suitable offer is presented by Leverkusen.
Jarell Quansah applauds the fans after Liverpool's defeat to Newcastle in the Carabao Cup final
Jarell Quansah was linked with a move to Newcastle in March. (Image: Getty Images)
The Daily Mail also claims that any deal for Quansah would be independent of Liverpool’s pursuit of Wirtz, who is expected to cost a British record transfer fee when he completes the move to Anfield.
The same outlet states the Reds are “not thinking of letting Quansah leave at this stage”.
Meanwhile, Sky Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg wrote on X that “concrete talks” have already begun between Liverpool, Leverkusen and the player’s representatives, with the German side not pushing to sign Bade.
Liverpool defender Jarell Quansah
Quansah struggled to hold down a spot in the team this season. (Image: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
It comes after a disappointing season for Quansah, who played in just 13 Premier League matches, only starting five.
After being selected in his preferred center-back role in the opening game of the season, Slot opted against starting him at the heart of defence in the league until after the title was wrapped up.
He has also been linked with a move to Newcastle United, but would command a high fee given he signed a long-term contract extension in October.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MAY 25: manager Arne Slot of Liverpool with a medal during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Crystal Palace FC at Anfield on May 25, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Sebastian Frej/Getty Images)
Slot has been outspoken on where Quansah needs to improve at Liverpool. (Image: Getty Images)
Slot said at the end of the campaign that the 22-year-old needed to add “consistency” to his game if he is to play regularly next season.
“I'm not going to be the finished article just yet,” Quansah admitted in March. “I'm my harshest critic. It doesn't matter if I play good or bad, I'm always going to criticise myself.
"I like to work on myself. I'm trying to work on everything I can to be where I want to be in the future. That takes hours of work, and that's what I'm going to do.”