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Liverpool Open to Offers for Quansah Amid Bundesliga Interest

Bundesliga Duo Target Liverpool’s Quansah

Liverpool have placed a valuation of €30-35 million (£25-29.3 million) on 22-year-old defender Jarell Quansah amid growing interest from Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen, according to Caught Offside.

Despite featuring sporadically under Arne Slot, Quansah has caught the eye of multiple clubs with his raw potential and composure in possession. Both Dortmund and Leverkusen are said to value his “development potential” highly, especially with their track record of nurturing emerging talent.

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Dortmund, in particular, view the deal as “mutually beneficial,” recognising the opportunity to offer regular game time while securing a player with resale value and untapped potential.

Liverpool’s Stance and Summer Planning

The interest comes at a time when Liverpool are preparing for a busy summer window, with outgoings likely to fund further recruitment under Slot. Quansah is seen as one of the more expendable assets, particularly given the established centre-back pairing of Ibrahima Konaté and Virgil van Dijk, alongside the returning Joe Gomez.

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According to the report, Quansah is now “actively involved” in discussions surrounding his future, with his desire to move “growing” due to a lack of consistent playing opportunities.

Slot is believed to rate Quansah, but with the club needing to generate funds for incoming signings, the economics of the move make sense.

Premier League and European Interest Grows

Interest in Quansah extends beyond Germany. Nottingham Forest have been linked with a move, while Everton’s name has also been floated. However, it is the Bundesliga clubs who appear most advanced in their pursuit.

Jurgen Klopp previously described Quansah as a “top talent,” and while the sentiment around his long-term value remains, circumstances may now dictate that a move away is in the best interest of all parties.

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Quansah has made just a handful of appearances this season, despite being highly rated within the club’s academy. A departure could offer him a much-needed platform to fulfil his potential.

Our View – Anfield Index Analysis

This situation is nuanced. On one hand, there’s genuine excitement about the club making bold moves under Arne Slot, building a side capable of challenging on all fronts. On the other, there’s some sadness in seeing a homegrown talent like Jarell Quansah potentially shown the exit.

Many fans will feel that Quansah hasn’t been given a proper run of games. When he did feature, particularly in the domestic cup ties, he looked composed and capable. Letting a young defender go at 22, especially when he could still develop into a top-level centre-back, does feel premature.

But if the club can generate close to £30 million and reinvest wisely, perhaps in more immediate first-team assets, then it’s a move that makes strategic sense. What matters most is ensuring the money isn’t wasted and that the long-term structure of the defence remains strong, especially with Van Dijk ageing and Konaté’s injury record not being flawless.

Ultimately, Quansah’s departure would be a calculated risk, not a mistake. Supporters will trust the process – if, and only if, that fee is used wisely in the rebuild.