Fakayejo Paul
Liverpool, UK – Liverpool defender Jarell Quansah has verbally agreed to personal terms with Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen, paving the way for a permanent transfer.
Sources indicate that negotiations between the two clubs are rapidly progressing, with a deal understood to be worth £30 million plus add-ons for the promising young centre-back.
This development follows reports that Quansah had “opened doors” to a move to Germany in pursuit of more consistent first-team football.
Despite signing a new five-year contract with Liverpool just last October and featuring in 25 games last season, the 22-year-old is seemingly eager for a more prominent role, which could be offered by Xabi Alonso’s side.
Bayer Leverkusen have been actively seeking to reinforce their defensive options, especially after the departures of Jonathan Tah to Bayern Munich and Odilon Kossounou to Atalanta. Quansah, with his talent and potential, fits the profile of player they are looking to bring in.
The proposed £30 million fee, with additional add-ons, represents a significant investment from Leverkusen and a considerable return for Liverpool on an academy product.
This potential transfer further highlights the burgeoning relationship between the two clubs in this summer window, as it follows the recently completed high-profile deals that saw Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong move from Leverkusen to Anfield.
As both clubs close in on an agreement, the move could provide Quansah with the platform he desires for further development, while also offering Liverpool flexibility in their ongoing squad restructuring.