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Liverpool defender Jarell Quansah has reportedly agreed personal terms with Bayer Leverkusen. Quansah, who rose through the ranks at Liverpool, has been linked with an exit from the club after struggling for regular minutes under new manager Arne Slot.
Last season, Quansah made 13 Premier League appearances for the Reds but only started four matches. Amid uncertainty over his chances of securing a regular first-team spot at Anfield reports suggested Liverpool are open to his departure. A subsequent reort stated that Bayer Leverkusen had expressed interest in him but were initially unwilling to meet the €45 million asking price of the Premier League champions.
Now, according per transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Jarell Quansah has verbally agreed personal terms with Bayer Leverkusen, and the Bundesliga side are closing in on a permanent deal with Liverpool. The deal is said to be worth £30m plus add-ons for the defender.
Should both parties finalize the deal, Quansah will be the fourth to depart Anfield this summer following the departures of Caoimhin Kelleher, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Vitezslav Jaros (on loan). The 22-year-old had previously hinted that he might need to leave Anfield to progress his career.
He said while on duty with England at the European U21 Championship (via Sky Sports):
"I'm in a very good position to take the next step and it just comes with working hard and staying focused on what I can control,"
Quansah made his senior debut at Liverpool under former manager Jurgen Klopp. He is under contract with the club until 2029, and his current market value is €20 million, as per Transfermarkt. To date, he has made 58 appearances for the Reds across competitions.
Liverpool identify Jarell Quansah replacement – Reports
With Quansah reportedly close to a move, Liverpool are expected to begin searchng for his replacement. The Reds have already signed Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen as a replacement for Alexander-Arnold and may have to consider options at the center back position if Quansah leaves.
According to The Times, Liverpool have identified Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi as a strong candidate to strenghten the squad amid Quansah’s potential exit. The 24-year-old has established himself as a regular in Oliver Glasner’s squad, making 44 appearances across competitions for Palace throughout the 2024-25 campaign.
However, the report adds that whether the Reds will try to sign Guehi depends on what happens with Quansah and other defenders. If no immediate action is required, the Merseyside club may opt to continue monitoring Guehi’s progress, considering he could be available as a free agent next summer.
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Ezekiel Olamide
Ezekiel is a European football journalist who covers breaking news and transfer rumors at Sportskeeda. He is currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Accounting and has a work experience of around 3 years, having previously worked at the likes of Opera News Hub and Extratime Talk. He is a proponent of factual accuracy, meticulous research, verification of sources and journalistic ethics and standards.
An ardent Chelsea fan, Ezekiel's journey as a football fan began in his childhood, witnessing Ronaldinho dazzle with his skills. His interest in the beautiful game deepened after Nigeria were knocked out of the 2010 FIFA World Cup; he was impressed with the Super Eagles' fighting spirit in their 2-2 Group B draw against South Korea. Some other World Cup matches which have left a deep impact on him were Belgium's incredible comeback against Japan in the round of 16 of the 2018 version and the 2022 final.
Lionel Messi is the one true GOAT for Ezekiel and he also follows the Major League Soccer and the Saudi Pro League owing to him and Cristiano Ronaldo. When not writing, he spends his free time deepening his SEO knowledge and watching skits.
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