Liverpool has officially finalized a £34 million transfer of Jarell Quansah to Bayer Leverkusen. However, the completion of the move will hinge on Quansah’s commitment to the England U21 team, as he prepares for their semi-final match against the Netherlands in the European U21 Championship on Wednesday. He was instrumental in their quarter-final victory against Spain last weekend.
This arrangement reportedly includes a buy-back clause for Liverpool, reflecting their pride in nurturing Quansah through their academy.
Meanwhile, Marc Guehi has resurfaced as a potential target for Liverpool. Previous reports from Sky Sports News indicated that the club has been interested in him for some time, but the likelihood of an immediate replacement for Quansah appears slim.
On a related note, left-back Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth is scheduled to complete a medical examination with Liverpool on Tuesday. The Hungarian international, expected to carry a price tag of around £40 million, will be arriving in Merseyside on Monday evening.
The 21-year-old defender is set to become the latest signing under manager Arne Slot, who has already secured Jeremie Frimpong for £29.5 million and Florian Wirtz for £116.5 million.
Kerkez had a stellar season with Bournemouth, contributing two goals and five assists in 38 Premier League matches, making him a focal point in Liverpool’s scouting efforts.
Notably, Richard Hughes, the sporting director for the Reds, originally brought Kerkez to Bournemouth from AZ Alkmaar in 2023.
Meanwhile, Bournemouth has recently added left-back Adrien Truffert from Rennes in a deal that could reach £14.3 million, positioning him as Kerkez’s replacement.
Analysis: Could Kerkez Be Liverpool’s Next Robertson?
Sky Sports’ football features writer Nick Wright notes:
“Liverpool’s proactive approach in the transfer market is evident as they quickly secured Jeremie Frimpong after confirming Trent Alexander-Arnold’s exit to Real Madrid. The same strategy seems to be in play with Kerkez, who will bolster competition in the left-back position alongside Andy Robertson.”
For a deeper analysis, read Nick’s complete feature.
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