Arsenal targets Bayer defender Jarell Quansah this summer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 6:25 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Arsenal is reportedly pursuing Bayer 04 Leverkusen defender Jarell Quansah during the summer transfer window. The Gunners will face competition from Manchester United for the 23-year-old centre-back, who had a strong season with Leverkusen, making 28 league appearances and scoring four goals. Quansah, under contract until 2030, possesses key defensive skills and Premier League experience, having previously played for Liverpool. If signed, he could enhance Mikel Arteta's defense, particularly as a replacement for the injured William Saliba.
- •Arsenal is interested in signing Jarell Quansah this summer.
- •Quansah made 28 league appearances for Bayer 04 Leverkusen last season.
- •He is under contract with Leverkusen until summer 2030.
- •Arsenal faces competition from Manchester United for Quansah's signature.
- •Quansah could fill the gap left by injured William Saliba.
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"In a recent post on X, journalist Ekrem Konur mentioned that Arsenal are in the running to land Bayer 04 Leverkusen defender Jarell Quansah this summer. It has been claimed that the Gunners would have...
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