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What Jarell Quansah thinks about joining Arsenal this summer

Jarell Quansah wants to move to Arsenal despite his previous affiliation with Liverpool after the Gunners showed interest in signing the Bayer Leverkusen defender. Quansah has been in fine form at the...

What Jarell Quansah thinks about joining Arsenal this summer

Jarell Quansah is considering a move to Arsenal despite his previous ties to Liverpool, as the Gunners expressed interest in signing the defender, according to a report. Quansah has been in excellent form at Bayer Leverkusen since their hefty signing fee was paid from Liverpool, while the Reds had a buy-back clause in place that has now expired.

This development opens the door for Arsenal to sign the defender, with the Gunners eyeing him as a potential alternative to Ezri Konsa, whose price tag may be too high for the English club to meet.

Aston Villa is reluctant to let their center-back go and are demanding a substantial fee to allow Quansah to leave the club, leaving Arsenal to weigh their options. Quansah has expressed openness to the move, and reports indicate that he would relish the prospect of both clubs reaching an agreement so that he can join Arsenal. The Englishman's reputation has been bolstered by his strong performances at Leverkusen, and his prior experience at Liverpool has equipped him with an understanding of playing at a high level.

However, Leverkusen is keen to retain Quansah for another season, making it challenging for Arsenal to secure his services. The Bundesliga club may only release him if the offer is too tempting to refuse, which could make timing crucial for Arsenal. With the start of the new league season fast approaching, Leverkusen will face a race against time to find a replacement if they decide to let Quansah go, potentially strengthening their resolve to keep him.

Arsenal will need to determine if Quansah is the right fit to replace Konsa and if they are willing to make an offer that incentivizes Leverkusen to part with the defender.

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