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.

What to watch: Expect a formal announcement once the transfer window opens, with Quansah likely joining the squad immediately following his World Cup duties.