Just in: Arsenal in talks to sign England international as Liverpool decide against £70m deal

Arsenal have reportedly opened talks with Bayer Leverkusen over the potential transfer of former Liverpool defender Jarell Quansah.

The England international looked like a big prospect during his time at Anfield, but ultimately struggled to establish himself as a regular starter.

This led to Quansah joining Leverkusen last summer, and he impressed in the Bundesliga as well, showing what he’s capable of after more playing time, and gaining a place in England’s World Cup squad this summer.

See below as Sky Sports have now broken the news in the last few minutes that Arsenal are in talks over signing the 23-year-old…

— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) August 14, 2026

BREAKING: Arsenal are in talks with Bayer Leverkusen over a possible deal for England defender Jarell Quansah ? pic.twitter.com/CCP15iUbSH

— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) August 14, 2026

However, Romano also mentioned that Arsenal are looking at other options, including a failed approach for Atletico Madrid’s Marc Pubill, as a deal for Konsa wouldn’t be straightforward.