Arsenal discusses deal with Bayer Leverkusen for Jarell Quansah
19 sources • 4 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 5:15 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026

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.
- •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...
"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.
"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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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 5:15 PMBayer Leverkusen blocks Arsenal move for their key man
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 ...
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 12:35 PMWhat Jarell Quansah thinks about joining Arsenal this summer
Jarell Quansah wants to move to Arsenal despite his previous affiliation with Liverpool after the Gunners showed interest in signing the Bayer Leverkusen defender. Quansah has been in fine form at the...
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 6:16 AMLeverkusen make transfer stance clear on Arsenal-linked Quansah
Reports emerged on Friday suggesting that Arsenal had opened talks over a potential move for Bayer Leverkusen and England defender Jarell Quansah.The Gunners are reportedly keen to bring Quansah to Lo...
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 2:50 PMSky Sports: Arsenal in talks to sign former Liverpool star
Arsenal Open Talks for Former Liverpool Defender Jarell QuansahArsenal have opened talks with Bayer Leverkusen over a possible move for former Liverpool defender Jarell Quansah, according to Sky Sport...
- ESPN SoccerAug 14, 2026, 12:31 PMSources: Arsenal eye move for England's Quansah
Arsenal have added Bayer Leverkusen's Jarell Quansah to their shortlist of options as they aim to sign a defender in the summer transfer window, sources have told ESPN.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 12:25 PMArsenal explore move for Leverkusen’s Jarell Quansah
Arsenal have expressed an interest in signing Bayer Leverkusen defender Jarell Quansah as they continue to search for defensive reinforcements.BBC Sport reports that discussions over the 23-year-old a...
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 11:40 AMWould Quansah or Konsa be best fit for Arsenal?
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.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 10:55 AMArsenal open talks for England star as Arteta moves to solve defensive headache
Arsenal have reportedly opened talks with Bayer Leverkusen over a possible move for England international Jarell Quansah as Mikel Arteta looks to strengthen his defensive options.The Gunners’ need f...
- The Guardian SportAug 14, 2026, 10:40 AMArsenal open talks with Bayer Leverkusen over deal for Jarell Quansah
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...
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 10:35 AMArsenal express interest in signing Quansah
Arsenal express an interest in signing Bayer Leverkusen and England defender Jarell Quansah.
- BBC SportAug 14, 2026, 10:35 AMArsenal express interest in signing Quansah
Arsenal express an interest in signing Bayer Leverkusen and England defender Jarell Quansah.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 10:10 AMArsenal in talks to sign £43m former Liverpool player
Arsenal are in talks with Bayer Leverkusen over the signing of former Liverpool defender Jarell Quansah, though it may not be an easy deal to do.Photo by Daniela Porcelli/Getty ImagesSky Sports News r...
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 10:02 AMArsenal in talks to sign former Liverpool defender Jarell Quansah from Leverkusen
Just a year after he joined Bayer Leverkusen from Liverpool, a move back to the English Premier League could be on the cards for Jarrell Quansah.According to Sky Sports, Arsenal have opened talks with...
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 9:55 AMArsenal in talks to sign Jarell Quansah
Arsenal are reportedly in talks to sign England international defender Jarell Quansah.The Gunners are said to be on the look out for a new centre-back with recent reports linking the Premier League wi...
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 9:55 AMArsenal open talks with Leverkusen for versatile England defender Jarrel Quansah amid Saliba and Timber fitness concerns
Arsenal are in talks with Bayer Leverkusen over a potential deal to sign defender Jarrel Quansah.The North Londoners have started negotiations with Leverkusen to determine whether a deal can be done f...
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 9:40 AMArsenal in talks to sign Bayer Leverkusen defender Jarell Quansah
Arsenal are in talks to bring Bayer Leverkusen defender Jarell Quansah to Emirates Stadium this summer, according to Sky Sports. Gunners manager Mikel Arteta wants centre-back reinforcements after Wil...
- Sky Sports—Arsenal in talks with Leverkusen over Quansah
Arsenal are in talks with Bayer Leverkusen over a possible deal for England defender Jarell Quansah.
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