Fabrizio Romano delivered a transfer update on Wednesday afternoon that’s likely to catch the attention of Liverpool supporters.
Following Liverpool’s recent signing of Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen, they are now reportedly closing in on his former teammate, Florian Wirtz. However, in an interesting twist, Leverkusen – now under the leadership of former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag – appear interested in one of Arne Slot’s Premier League-winning players.
Romano: Leverkusen approach Liverpool over Quansah
Posting on X, Romano revealed that Leverkusen are targeting Liverpool’s Jarell Quansah as one of two top options to replace outgoing centre-back Jonathan Tah, the other being Loic Bade. He added that Leverkusen have already made initial contact over a potential move for the 22-year-old.
Importantly, this would be a standalone deal and not tied in any way to Liverpool’s ongoing negotiations for Wirtz, meaning Quansah wouldn’t be used to facilitate that transfer.
Is a summer move for Quansah realistic?
Given Quansah made only four Premier League starts last season—two of which came after the title had already been secured—rumours of a possible exit aren’t entirely surprising. Journalist David Lynch previously noted that the defender could be a serious candidate to leave this summer, with Liverpool likely valuing him around £50 million.
Leverkusen may be hoping that their dealings with Liverpool for Frimpong and potentially Wirtz could open the door for a smoother approach for Quansah. However, whether the player himself would be keen on moving to the Bundesliga runners-up and playing under Ten Hag remains unclear.
Considering Liverpool’s historic rivalry with Manchester United and Ten Hag’s mixed tenure at Old Trafford, it’s questionable whether Quansah would be interested in the move. Despite limited league starts, he still made 25 appearances in all competitions last season and could have further chances ahead, especially given the injury concerns surrounding Ibrahima Konaté and Joe Gomez.
While Leverkusen’s interest is understandable, it’s doubtful that Quansah is eager to leave, and it seems unlikely Liverpool would be quick to sell him either.