Liverpool considers reacquiring Jarell Quansah following impressive Bundesliga stint at Bayer Leverkusen

Liverpool considers triggering an early 60 million euro deal to re-sign Jarell Quansah from Bayer Leverkusen as Ibrahima Konate nears a possible summer exit.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 3, 2026, 4:14 PM EST

Source: The information in this article was sourced from Football365

Potential Return for Former Academy Star

Liverpool is reportedly investigating the logistics of bringing 23 year old defender Jarell Quansah back to Anfield. The center back was sold to Bayer Leverkusen last summer for approximately 35 million pounds after falling out of favor with manager Arne Slot during the early stages of the previous campaign. However, following a series of highly positive scouting reports from the player's performances in the Bundesliga during February, the Merseyside club is now weighing the merits of a permanent return to bolster a defensive unit facing significant uncertainty.

Clarification of Buy-Back Terms

Recent reports from various European sources have created confusion regarding the specific details of Quansah’s transfer agreement. While some outlets suggested an 80 million euro clause valid this May, veteran transfer insiders have clarified that the actual buy-back option is valued at 60 million euros. Crucially, this contractual clause is not scheduled to become active until the summer of 2027. This arrangement was originally designed to ensure Bayer Leverkusen maintained control over the player for at least two full seasons of development in the German top flight.

Possibility of an Accelerated Agreement

Despite the 2027 activation date of the formal buy-back clause, a transfer this summer remains a distinct possibility. Sources close to the negotiations indicate that Bayer Leverkusen may be willing to facilitate an early return if Quansah expresses a desire to move back to the Premier League. Given the existing relationship between the clubs and the established fee of 60 million euros, Leverkusen would reportedly not stand in the player's way should Liverpool choose to bring the arrangement forward by 12 months to address their immediate squad needs.