Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen has agreed personal terms with Jarell Quansah ahead of a possible transfer move for the Liverpool center-back, according to a report in Germany.
Liverpool would be in no rush to move Quansah on this summer, but Sky Germany says personal terms have been agreed with the center-back. The Athletic has added that a deal worth around $46 million (£34 million) has been discussed. It would be completely separate from the agreement involving Florian Wirtz.
Quansah started the first game of the Arne Slot era at Ipswich Town but was taken off at half-time in that game. He only started one more Premier League match before the title was officially confirmed.
Bayer Leverkusen lost Jonathan Tah to Bayern Munich this summer and is in need of a replacement. And having agreed to sell Wirtz to Liverpool for a fee that could reach as much as $157 million (£116 million) including add-ons, it isn't short of cash.
"It’s definitely developing. I’m not getting too high or too low with anything," Quansah said while away on international duty, when he was asked about his career trajectory.
"I think I can take massive learnings from the three seasons I’ve had in professional football. From Bristol Rovers [on loan in 2023] until now, to put perspective and look back I’m in a very good position to take the next step.
Jarell Quansah passes the ball
Bayer Leverkusen and Liverpool are reportedly in talks for a possible transfer of Jarell Quansah.
"It comes with working hard and staying focused on what I can control. As for the future, it’ll put me in the best stead if I just keep my head down and keep working."
Quansah came through under Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool and was used much more under the German than when Slot took over. But the Reds would need to source a replacement if he was to leave.
According to The Times, Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi is one option that sporting director Richard Hughes could turn to. He would represent a homegrown pick, which could become important if Quansah and Harvey Elliott both depart in the same window.
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