Jarell Quansah of England
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As reported by BILD in Germany, Real Madrid are keen on Bayer Leverkusen defender Jarell Quansah and have been closely scouting him this season.
Over the past couple of summers, Los Blancos have significantly strengthened their defensive line, signing players like Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dean Huijsen, Alvaro Carreras, Denzel Dumfries, Ibrahima Konate, and Marc Cucurella.
However, more reinforcements could be needed in the backline, considering Antonio Rudiger’s contract expires at the end of the season, while concerns remain over Eder Militao’s physical state.
It has already given way to links to Finn Jentsch of VfB Stuttgart, but now, Quansah, too, has emerged as an option.
A versatile player
Quansah joined Bayer Leverkusen from Premier League giants Liverpool, where he came through the academy ranks. The Bundesliga club paid a record €35 million fee to sign him in 2025.
Jarell Quansah of Bayer Leverkusen
Quansah joined Leverkusen in 2025. (Photo by Pau Barrena/Getty Images)
And, the 23-year-old has settled in nicely in Germany, establishing himself as a regular starter, thanks to his versatility, as he can play at both right-back and centre-back.
Quansah has made 50 appearances for Leverkusen, even chipping in with five goals and an assist.
He was also a part of the England squad that finished third at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Thomas Tuchel preferring him over Real Madrid’s Trent Alexander-Arnold.
The youngster’s rapid rise has now seemingly put him on the radars of Los Blancos. Interestingly, he is understood to be a close friend of Real Madrid superstar Jude Bellingham.
Jarell Quansah of England
Quansah on Real Madrid’s radar. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
Liverpool have a buyback clause
However, signing Quansah might not be straightforward for Real Madrid as he has a long-term contract until 2030 at Bayer Leverkusen and will not come cheap.
More importantly, his boyhood club, Liverpool, have a buyback clause worth €70 million, which they can activate to take him back to Anfield.
Beyond that, Chelsea, led by former Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso, have also shown an interest in the England international, while Arsenal already had a €65 million bid rejected this past summer.
So, while Real Madrid may be interested in Quansah for the summer of 2027, signing him will be anything but easy.
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