Liverpool will launch their latest big-money transfer bid for a Premier League star after allowing one of their current players to leave, it has been reported.
Liverpool Continue Busy Transfer Window as Quansah Nears Leverkusen Exit
Liverpool have been one of the busiest clubs in the summer market, and it doesn’t look like slowing down anytime soon. After triggering right‑back Jeremie Frimpong’s £35 million release clause from Bayer Leverkusen and agreeing a blockbuster £100m deal for Florian Wirtz, the Reds are now focusing on outgoings.
Quansah to Leverkusen?
According to Sky Sports, Liverpool and Leverkusen are deep in negotiations over a deal for 22‑year‑old centre‑back Jarell Quansah. The Reds are seeking a fee of around £40 million, which would be a club‑record for Leverkusen. However, both parties are said to be close to reaching an agreement for roughly £30m upfront, plus an additional £5.5m in add‑ons.
Quansah, who has four years left on his Anfield contract, has fallen down the pecking order under new manager Arne Slot. He featured in just 13 Premier League matches last season, starting the opening-day win over Ipswich before being substituted at half‑time. After that, he didn’t feature for the rest of the calendar year in the league, largely limited to cup appearances and being used occasionally at right‑back due to injuries elsewhere.
Ten Hag Links
New Leverkusen manager Erik ten Hag, formerly of Manchester United, is said to be a long‑term admirer of Quansah and could make him the club’s second signing of the summer after goalkeeper Mark Flekken arrived from Brentford.
What’s Next for Liverpool?
Should the deal for Quansah go through, The Telegraph reports that Liverpool will move quickly to secure a replacement, with a “significant offer” for Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi in the pipeline.
Busy Summer at Anfield
With Frimpong and Wirtz already secured, and talks ongoing for Bournemouth left‑back Milos Kerkez (valued at £45m), Liverpool are making a strong statement in the summer window. Meanwhile, Quansah is currently with the England U21 squad at the European Championship, where he featured in all three group-stage matches.
As the Reds continue their reshaping under Arne Slot, this summer’s business is shaping up to be one of the club’s busiest and boldest in years.
Guehi: A Target Now… or in 2025?
Marc Guehi has cemented himself as one of the Premier League’s top defenders in recent years and is now a near‑certain starter for England when fit. The 23‑year‑old lifted his first major trophy with Crystal Palace this season — the FA Cup — ensuring the Eagles’ qualification for the Europa League. Under normal circumstances, this might have strengthened his prospects of staying at Selhurst Park.
However, The Telegraph claim that Palace are set to sell their captain this summer, making him an intriguing target for Liverpool. The Reds are reportedly ready to launch a significant bid to fill the potential void left by Jarell Quansah, should he move to Bayer Leverkusen.
Meanwhile, BBC Sport report that Liverpool could adopt a patient approach. The club is open to signing Guehi on a free transfer next summer if no agreement is reached now and he chooses not to renew his contract at Palace. It remains unclear, though, whether Guehi would be open to walking away from the Eagles for nothing
