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Arsenal have opened negotiations with Bayer Leverkusen over a potential deal for England defender Jarell Quansah, according to Sky Sports, as Mikel Arteta looks to strengthen his defensive options ahead of the new season.
The Gunners are understood to be searching for defensive reinforcements following injuries to William Saliba and Jurrien Timber, with Quansah emerging as one of their preferred targets.
Sky Sports reports that Arsenal are currently in talks with Leverkusen over a possible transfer, although the Bundesliga club are reluctant to part with the 23-year-old after signing him from Liverpool last summer.
Quansah moved to Germany in 2025 for an initial fee of around £30 million and enjoyed a strong first season with Leverkusen. His performances also helped him establish himself on the international stage, with the defender included in England’s 2026 World Cup squad.
ARSENAL‘s interest is understood to be driven partly by Quansah’s versatility. Primarily a centre-back, he can also operate at right-back, giving Arteta additional flexibility as he manages a growing list of defensive concerns.
Saliba is expected to miss the start of the campaign because of injury, while Timber is also unavailable. Arsenal therefore face the prospect of beginning the season with limited options in central defence, increasing the urgency of their search for reinforcements.
Quansah’s ability to cover for Saliba is viewed as particularly attractive to Arsenal, while his capacity to play on the right could provide further cover in a position where the club have also faced fitness concerns.
However, a deal is not expected to be straightforward. Leverkusen do not want to sell the defender and are likely to demand significantly more than the fee they paid Liverpool last summer. Reports have suggested Quansah could command a fee in the region of €50 million (£43 million), although the final valuation remains unclear.
ARSENAL had also been pursuing Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa but have reportedly struggled to agree a deal, prompting the club to explore alternative options.
Quansah’s potential move would represent a significant change for the defender only a year after leaving Liverpool. However, his age, Premier League experience, international status and versatility make him an appealing option for Arteta
VINCENT JOSEPH INCOMING?
Arsenal are working to complete the signing of 16-year-old striker Vincent Joseph after the youngster left Liverpool earlier this summer.
Joseph departed the Merseyside club after turning down the opportunity to sign scholarship terms, leaving him available to pursue a move elsewhere. The Gunners have moved quickly to secure an agreement with the highly rated forward and are understood to have reached an agreement with Joseph over personal terms.
However, the transfer is not yet complete, with Arsenal still required to negotiate a settlement fee with Liverpool before the teenager can officially make the move to north London.
Joseph is regarded as one of the promising young forwards to have emerged from Liverpool’s academy and his decision to leave the club has attracted interest from elsewhere.
ARSENAL‘s move reflects their continued focus on recruiting some of the best young talent available in England. The club have increasingly looked to strengthen their academy squads with players who have the potential to develop into first-team options in the future.
For Joseph, a move to Arsenal would represent the next stage of his development after choosing not to commit to Liverpool on scholarship terms.
The 16-year-old’s decision to leave means Arsenal will have to reach an agreement with Liverpool over compensation before the transfer can be finalised. Such settlement fees are designed to compensate clubs for the development of young players who move between academies.
With personal terms already agreed, negotiations between Arsenal and Liverpool are expected to determine whether the deal can be completed.
Arsenal will hope to avoid any complications in the talks and secure Joseph’s arrival as they continue to build for the future.
The striker would initially be expected to continue his development within Arsenal’s academy structure, with the club likely to take a long-term approach to his progression rather than placing immediate pressure on him to break into the senior side.
Joseph’s departure from Liverpool comes at a significant stage of his development, but Arsenal’s willingness to pursue the forward underlines the potential they see in him.
ARSENAL are now focused on reaching an agreement with Liverpool over the settlement fee, with the personal terms already in place putting them a step closer to completing the deal.
ARTETA MAKES NWANERI ADMISSION
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta wants Ethan Nwaneri to remain at the club despite growing transfer interest in the teenage attacking midfielder following his loan spell at Marseille.
Nwaneri spent the second half of last season with the French club, gaining valuable first-team experience after finding opportunities at ARSENAL increasingly difficult to come by. His performances during the loan have attracted attention from several European clubs, with Borussia Dortmund and Galatasaray understood to be monitoring his situation.
Despite the interest, Arteta is keen for Nwaneri to continue his development in north London and believes the 19-year-old has a future at Arsenal: “I want him to be at the club. But in the medium, long term, what is best for the player as well.
“And Ethan needs to play football. And if he stays here, it is because we can guarantee him that he can have those minutes.
“Otherwise it is something that is not good for anybody, I think.”
His loan move to Marseille was viewed as an important step in that development, providing Nwaneri with greater exposure to senior football and the opportunity to compete regularly at a high level.
The manager’s comments suggest the club will not stand in Nwaneri’s way if a move ultimately emerges that is judged to be better for his career. ARSENAL are therefore expected to consider both the player’s ambitions and his prospects for regular first-team football before making a final decision.
With the new season approaching, Nwaneri’s position is likely to remain a key talking point at the Emirates, with Arsenal facing a decision over whether to keep the youngster in their first-team plans or sanction another move to accelerate his development
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