Arsenal in Talks with Bayer Leverkusen for Jarell Quansah

Arsenal Football Club has officially opened discussions with Bayer Leverkusen regarding a potential transfer for Jarell Quansah. The Gunners are keen to bolster their defensive options in light of injuries to William Saliba and Jurriën Timber. Quansah, the England international who made the switch from Liverpool to Leverkusen for an initial £30 million last summer, has emerged as a key target for Mikel Arteta's side. The Bundesliga club is reportedly seeking a fee of at least €50 million for the young defender, who was part of Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup squad. With Arsenal also expressing interest in Aston Villa’s Ezri Konsa, the club is clearly prioritizing defensive reinforcements ahead of the upcoming fixtures.