Report: Leverkusen willing to sell Arsenal target Quansah in 2027

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Jarell Quansah's rise since leaving Liverpool for Bayer Leverkusen could hand Arsenal a significant boost in their pursuit of the defender, with a report suggesting his current club may finally be willing to let him go.

According to Caught Offside, Leverkusen are now prepared to sell Quansah at the end of the 2026/27 season, a shift from their previous stance of wanting to keep him for at least another year. Arsenal have been monitoring the centre-back's situation and are considered one of the main suitors for his signature, though Chelsea are also reported to be interested.

Quansah's move to Germany has paid off handsomely. His performances at Leverkusen have been strong enough to earn him a place in England's squad for the 2026 World Cup, a notable marker of how far his reputation has grown since departing Anfield.

A summer move that almost happened

The report notes that Quansah was already open to a return to England during the last transfer window, but Leverkusen blocked any exit, insisting he stay for a further season. That resistance now appears to be softening, with the German club reportedly willing to sanction a sale in the summer of 2027 rather than before.

That timeline would give Arsenal a clearer run at negotiating a deal, though the report is careful to stress that Leverkusen remain in control of the process for now. Whether a transfer actually happens will depend on the club's willingness to sell, the fee they demand, and crucially, where Quansah himself wants to go.

Chelsea complicate Arsenal's pursuit

Arsenal are not alone in the race. Chelsea's interest adds another layer of competition, and the report suggests more clubs could emerge as suitors as the season develops and Quansah's stock continues to rise.

Arteta's side have shown a pattern in recent windows of tracking promising defenders who have proven themselves outside the Premier League before making a move, and Quansah's England recognition will only sharpen competition for his signature.

With Leverkusen reportedly open to a sale next summer, Arsenal will need to stay alert over the coming months, but any deal remains some way off and dependent on factors largely outside the club's control.