It seems like hardly a day passes without a Liverpool defender being linked with a move away from Anfield this summer.
Trent Alexander-Arnold has already departed, Andy Robertson is said to have agreed personal terms with Atletico Madrid, and Ibrahima Konate’s contract situation remains uncertain, with only a year left on his current deal.
Now, Jarell Quansah is the latest name circulating in transfer speculation. According to Fabrizio Romano, the 22-year-old is open to a move to Bayer Leverkusen, with discussions reportedly ongoing between the clubs over a potential transfer to Erik ten Hag’s side.
In anticipation of Quansah’s possible exit, reports on Thursday suggest Liverpool may already have a replacement in mind.
Marc Guehi on Liverpool’s radar as Quansah successor
As per DAVEOCKOP, Marc Guehi features prominently on Liverpool’s shortlist should they decide to sell Quansah. The club has reportedly been in contact with Guehi’s representatives since March.
Liverpool’s interest in the 24-year-old Crystal Palace centre-back has been long-standing. With Guehi entering the final year of his contract, Palace may be open to negotiating a transfer fee in the range of £40–£45 million to avoid losing him for free in 2026.
Guehi would help resolve Liverpool’s homegrown player concerns
If Quansah departs and Guehi arrives, it would immediately resolve an issue related to Liverpool’s homegrown player quota.
Following the sales of Alexander-Arnold and Caoimhin Kelleher, and with Conor Bradley, Harvey Elliott, and Quansah all aging out of the under-21 category, the club is nearing the limit for meeting homegrown requirements for domestic and European competitions (per The Athletic).
While Jeremie Frimpong helps due to his time in Manchester City’s academy, other targets like Florian Wirtz and Milos Kerkez don’t qualify — with Kerkez just missing the cutoff by two months.
Replacing Quansah with Guehi would not only maintain Liverpool’s homegrown balance but also benefit the club due to Guehi’s contract situation. Last summer, Palace reportedly turned down a £70 million bid from Newcastle, but with his contract winding down, the asking price appears to have dropped significantly.
In Guehi, Liverpool would be acquiring a proven Premier League defender with 132 top-flight appearances, entering his prime years and showing leadership qualities — notably captaining Palace to FA Cup victory under Oliver Glasner last month.
If Quansah is sold for his reported £40 million valuation, Liverpool could reinvest the proceeds directly into securing Guehi — a move that could make both footballing and financial sense.
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