What happened: Liverpool have reportedly agreed to personal terms with defender Jarell Quansah and are prepared to trigger a £55m buy-back clause to bring him back from Bayer Leverkusen. The move comes just one year after Quansah departed Anfield for the Bundesliga in a £35m deal.
Why it matters: The return of the 23-year-old center-back addresses a critical need following reports that Ibrahima Konaté is expected to leave Liverpool on a free transfer this summer. Quansah’s rapid development in Germany and his inclusion in England’s 2026 World Cup squad make him a priority for new head coach Andoni Iraola.
By the numbers: In the 2025-26 season with Leverkusen, Quansah made 40 appearances across all competitions, recording 15 clean sheets and 4 goals. He averaged a 7.13 match rating while missing roughly 42 days due to thigh and patellar tendon injuries.
What to watch: Expect a formal announcement once the transfer window opens, with Quansah likely joining the squad immediately following his World Cup duties.