Arsenal discusses deal with Bayer Leverkusen for Jarell Quansah

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Arsenal discusses deal with Bayer Leverkusen for Jarell Quansah
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Arsenal is in negotiations with Bayer Leverkusen concerning a potential transfer for defender Jarell Quansah. The England international, who left Liverpool for Leverkusen in a £35 million deal last season, has impressed in the Bundesliga, making 44 appearances and earning a place in Thomas Tuchel's World Cup squad. With defenders Jurrien Timber and William Saliba sidelined due to injuries, Arsenal is looking to bolster its defensive lineup. Leverkusen reportedly wishes to retain Quansah, who has four years left on his contract and a buy-back option in place for Liverpool. Arsenal's pursuit signifies their urgent need for defensive depth as they prepare for upcoming matches.

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  • •Arsenal in talks with Bayer Leverkusen for Jarell Quansah.
  • •Quansah joined Leverkusen last season for £35 million.
  • •The defender has played 44 times for Leverkusen in his debut season.
  • •Arsenal seeks defensive cover with injuries to Saliba and Timber.
  • •Liverpool retains a buy-back clause from Quansah's transfer.
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Bundesliga club want at least €50m for England defender Gunners remain interested in Aston Villa’s Ezri Konsa Arsenal have opened talks with Bayer Leverkusen over a move for Jarell Quansah as they intensify efforts to bring in cover for William Saliba and Jurriën Timber. The England defender, who left Liverpool last summer for an initial £30m and was part of Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup squad, has been identified as an ideal replacement for the France and Netherlands defenders who will both miss the start of the new season due to injury. While Quansah’s preferred position is in central defence, he was also deployed at right back by Tuchel at the World Cup and was sent off in the last-16 victory over Mexico. Continue reading...

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Arsenal are in the market for a central defender and have reignited their interest in Aston Villa centre-back Ezri Konsa. The Gunners value him at about £30m but have signalled an intention to improve their initial proposal. Now, Arsenal have also expressed an interest in signing Bayer Leverkusen defender Jarell Quansah.

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Bayer Leverkusen do not want to sell Jarell Quansah this summer, even though the defender wants to make the move to North London.The defender only moved to Germany about a year ago from Liverpool and ...

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