Real Madrid is seriously sniffing around Bayer Leverkusen defender Jarell Quansah, and if you thought their backline was set, think again. German outlet BILD dropped the news that Los Blancos have been closely scouting the 23-year-old this season, and despite a recent spending spree on defenders, more reinforcements might be needed in Madrid.
Why Real Madrid Is Eyeing Quansah
Over the past couple of summers, Real Madrid piled up defensive talent, bringing in guys like Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dean Huijsen, Alvaro Carreras, Denzel Dumfries, Ibrahima Konate, and Marc Cucurella. But even with all that, the team is looking ahead. Antonio Rudiger’s contract runs out at the end of the season, and Eder Militao’s physical state has been a real concern. They’ve been linked to Finn Jentsch from VfB Stuttgart, but now Quansah has popped up as a major option, and it’s easy to see why.
This kid is a versatile player, able to lock down both right-back and centre-back spots. He joined Bayer Leverkusen from Liverpool, coming up through the Reds’ academy, and Leverkusen shelled out a record €35 million to get him in 2025. Since then, he’s absolutely settled in, making 50 appearances for the Bundesliga club, even chipping in with five goals and an assist. He was part of the England squad that finished third at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and get this: England manager Thomas Tuchel actually preferred him over Real Madrid’s own Trent Alexander-Arnold! Talk about a rapid rise, no wonder he’s on Real’s radar. Plus, he’s apparently a close friend of Real Madrid superstar Jude Bellingham, which you know can’t hurt his chances.
The Roadblock: Liverpool’s Big Play and Other Suitors
So, Real Madrid wants him, Quansah is playing lights out, seems like a done deal for summer 2027, right? Not so fast. Signing Quansah is going to be anything but easy. For starters, he’s got a long-term contract with Leverkusen until 2030, so he won’t come cheap. But the biggest hurdle? His boyhood club, Liverpool, has a buyback clause, a massive €70 million that they can activate to bring him back to Anfield. That’s a huge curveball in any potential deal.
And it’s not just Liverpool watching. Chelsea, under former Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso, has shown interest in the England international. Arsenal even had a €65 million bid for Quansah rejected just this past summer. So, while Real Madrid might be keen, they’re stepping into a full-on bidding war against some serious contenders, with Liverpool holding a powerful card. This is gonna be a wild one to watch unfold.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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