Liverpool Defender Drawing Strong Interest Ahead of Summer Window
One Liverpool player is reportedly attracting considerable interest as the summer transfer window approaches.
With anticipation building among Reds supporters for new arrivals at Anfield, recent developments include Jeremie Frimpong completing his medical and Richard Hughes making strides toward securing another Bayer Leverkusen talent, Florian Wirtz.
While Arne Slot’s squad could see new additions, several departures are also expected—and one defender, in particular, seems to be drawing significant attention from potential suitors.
Jarell Quansah on the Radar of Multiple Clubs
Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg provided an update on Tuesday, revealing via X that Liverpool centre-back Jarell Quansah is receiving interest from several clubs across England and Germany. Plettenberg noted that a summer departure for the 22-year-old “can’t be ruled out.”
Should Liverpool Consider Letting Quansah Go?
Despite limited opportunities this season—Quansah started just twice in the Premier League before Liverpool sealed the title against Spurs—he has since appeared in two more matches as Slot experimented with his line-ups. His patience may be wearing thin, especially given he was part of England’s preliminary Euro 2024 squad last year and could feel his development has stalled due to limited minutes.
The dominant centre-back pairing of Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konaté has understandably restricted Quansah’s chances. Meanwhile, Liverpool’s failed pursuit of Dean Huijsen suggests that Hughes may still be aiming to strengthen the defence this summer. If a new central defender arrives, Quansah’s opportunities could become even scarcer.
Nevertheless, the young defender remains a valuable squad member, having made key contributions—such as his crucial interception against Wolves in February, which BBC pundit Micah Richards called “vital.”
Given recent injury concerns in defence, letting Quansah go without securing a quality replacement would be a significant risk. Liverpool must carefully weigh their options. While a substantial offer might tempt the club’s ownership group, FSG, Quansah should only be allowed to leave if a comparable or better player is brought in to maintain depth and quality at the back.