Liverpool pursue Jarell Quansah amid defensive crisis

Liverpool faces increasing defensive challenges as they enter the new season, lacking a first-choice right-back and dealing with injuries to key players. With Conor Bradley out and Joe Gomez sidelined, Liverpool is exploring options to bolster their defense. They are reportedly in talks with Jarell Quansah, a player who can fill both right-back and centre-back roles, following his transfer to Bayer Leverkusen. Leverkusen, however, has closed the door on an open market transfer, suggesting a buy-back clause might be the only route for Liverpool, who may be reluctant to meet a potential fee of €80 million.

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