Arsenal in talks to sign Bayer Leverkusen defender Jarell Quansah | OneFootball

Arsenal are in talks to bring Bayer Leverkusen defender Jarell Quansah to Emirates Stadium this summer, according to Sky Sports. Gunners manager Mikel Arteta wants centre-back reinforcements after William Saliba picked up a long-term injury at the World Cup. Arsenal have Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa on their radar, but bringing the England international to North London has proven tricky. They are now looking elsewhere and his Three Lions teammate Quansah has emerged as a target.

However, the Bundesliga club do not want to sell the former Liverpool star and Arsenal would need to pay significantly more than the £30 million he was got him for last summer. Only seven Bundesliga players scored more from set plays than the 23-year-old last season, with four goals to his name in 28 league games.

Quansah can also feature as a right-back, and the Gunners will hope they can get a deal for him over the line.