Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool to battle for Jarell Quansah in 2027

Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool are set to compete for Bayer Leverkusen centre-back Jarell Quansah in 2027, according to Sport Bild via Sport Witness. Real Madrid also hold a concrete interest in the 23-year-old England international, who has four years left on his contract.

  • Player: Jarell Quansah, 23, centre-back
  • Current club: Bayer Leverkusen
  • Interested clubs: Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Real Madrid
  • Transfer valuation: £38m (Transfermarkt)
  • Previous bid: Arsenal had a £55m offer rejected last summer
  • Contract: Four years remaining

Deal details

Arsenal remain keen on signing Quansah despite seeing a £55m bid rebuffed last summer. The Gunners are monitoring doubts over his willingness to stay at the BayArena should an offer arrive. Chelsea’s head coach Xabi Alonso is spearheading the club’s pursuit and has made contact over a move to Stamford Bridge.

Liverpool are also making intense efforts to re-sign their former academy graduate. Real Madrid hold a concrete interest and are keeping close tabs on the defender. Leverkusen will likely demand a fee well above his £38m Transfermarkt valuation, especially after rejecting Arsenal’s £55m approach. Any deal will not be easy given his four-year contract.

The numbers

  • 89.7% pass completion in four Bundesliga appearances
  • 57.1% long ball success rate
  • 3.24 recoveries per game
  • 6ft 3in tall
  • £38m Transfermarkt valuation
  • £55m Arsenal bid rejected last summer

What was said

"phenomenal"

Alexander-Arnold’s praise highlights Quansah’s reputation in English football. The defender’s statistics back up the admiration, with his passing and recovery numbers standing out in the Bundesliga.

For Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool, the challenge is convincing Leverkusen to sell a player they prize highly. The rejected £55m bid shows the German club’s resolve, and any new offer will need to be significantly higher.

Why the race for Quansah matters

Jarell Quansah represents a rare opportunity: a young, English, ball-playing centre-back with Premier League experience. Arsenal see him as a long-term partner for William Saliba, while Chelsea’s Xabi Alonso wants a defender comfortable in a back three. Liverpool’s interest is rooted in his academy history and the club’s need for homegrown talent.

Quansah’s 89.7% pass completion and 57.1% long ball success rate show he can build from the back, while his 3.24 recoveries per game underline his defensive awareness. Those qualities are exactly what Mikel Arteta, Alonso and Andoni Iraola would love, according to the report.

Leverkusen’s constant changing of coaches has not affected Quansah’s form, but the lack of stability could tempt him to return to England. With four years left, Leverkusen hold the cards. Any deal will likely eclipse the £55m Arsenal already offered, making this a saga that could stretch into 2027.

Talking points

  • Should Arsenal return with a bid exceeding £55m, or is Quansah overvalued at that price?
  • Can Liverpool convince Quansah to return to Anfield after selling him to Leverkusen last summer?
  • Is Chelsea’s interest under Xabi Alonso genuine, or a smokescreen for other defensive targets?
  • Would Quansah choose Real Madrid over a Premier League return if the Spanish giants firm up their interest?

What happens next

Leverkusen will resist any approach in the upcoming windows, but Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool are expected to formalise their interest. The next transfer window in 2027 will be decisive, with Real Madrid also monitoring. Quansah’s performances in the Bundesliga will determine whether Leverkusen’s valuation rises further.

Frequently asked questions

Is Jarell Quansah leaving Bayer Leverkusen?

No decision has been made, but Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool are interested in signing him. Leverkusen rejected a £55m bid from Arsenal last summer and will demand a higher fee.

How much would Jarell Quansah cost?

His Transfermarkt valuation is £38m, but Leverkusen are expected to demand well above that after rejecting Arsenal’s £55m offer.

Which clubs want to sign Jarell Quansah?

Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool are all battling for his signature, while Real Madrid hold a concrete interest and are keeping close tabs on him.

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