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

Arsenal are in talks to sign Bayer Leverkusen defender Jarell Quansah this summer, according to Sky Sports.

Arsenal star William Saliba picked up a long-term injury at the World Cup, while Jurrien Timber is also currently unavailable due to a knock.

The Gunners have Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa on their radar, but they have been unable to agree a deal.

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 cost last summer.

Only seven Bundesliga players scored more from set plays than the 23-year-old last season. He bagged four goals in 28 league games.

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

Liverpool were linked with a move for the Englishman earlier this summer as they considered activating a buy-back clause.

The Reds are able to re-sign their academy graduate for £68m (€80m) this summer or £51m (€60m) in 2027.

However, nothing emerged from their interest and Arsenal are now looking to move for him.

He made three appearances for England at the World Cup and a return to the Premier League could appeal to him.

Quansah has four years remaining on his contract and suitors may need to break the bank to sign him this summer.