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This week, reports have emerged of Newcastle United interest in Jarell Quansah.

Newcastle views Quansah as a prime defensive target to build on their Carabao Cup success.

The Magpies initially approached Liverpool last summer during negotiations for Anthony Gordon but were rebuffed after Quansah’s standout performances in pre-season friendlies against Manchester United and Arsenal as we exclusively revealed on Wednesday.

Despite this setback, Eddie Howe’s side remains undeterred, now prepared to table a £30 million offer plus add-ons for the Warrington-born defender.

Newcastle’s strategy hinges on offering Quansah regular first-team football—a compelling proposition given his limited Premier League involvement this season (two starts in 28 matches).

The club believes Liverpool’s potential defensive reshuffle, coupled with Financial Fair Play considerations, could make a sale feasible.

However, Liverpool hold significant leverage: Quansah signed a new contract in 2024 running until 2029, with an option to extend through 2030.

Quansah’s campaign began disastrously during Liverpool’s opener against Ipswich Town in August 2024.

Substituted at halftime after losing aerial duels to Liam Delap, the defender faced intense scrutiny.

But he reestablished himself in the team with recent performances and looked very good coming off the bench vs PSG in the second leg defeat.

And amid the high-profile Newcastle interest, the Times reveal that Quansah has ‘significant support’ from senior figures while the sporting director – Paul Mitchell – prefers under 25 signings:

“A key position the club wants to sign is a right-sided centre half, and Quansah has significant support among senior figures within St James’ Par,” Martin Hardy wrote.

“[Paul] Mitchell spoke of signing young players when he succeeded Dan Ashworth at Newcastle in September.

The policy is one shared by Howe, whose main signings have all been 25 years of age or under.”

So it certainly seems that Quansah fits a lot of the objectives that Newcastle United are trying to achieve with its transfer business.

Liverpool faces a complex decision?

While Quansah’s £30 million valuation represents pure profit under Premier League financial rules—a tempting prospect for reinvestment—his recent form and Van Dijk’s uncertain contract status (expiring June 2025) complicate matters.

Furthermore, while Ibrahima Konate is the preferred choice to pair with the Dutchman, his fitness issues mean that Arne Slot needs a quality backup.

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