Liverpool not exploring Jarell Quansah return with “focus” on another defender

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Liverpool is not said to be pursuing a move for Jarell Quansah this summer despite having a buy-back clause active until the end of May. However, any notion that Liverpool is actively pushing to trigger that clause has been firmly cooled by a fresh update from Sky Sport Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg: “Liverpool still have the option to activate a buy-back clause for Jarell Quansah until the end of May, set at €80 million,” he wrote on X.

“So far, however, Leverkusen have received no indication – neither from the player nor from Liverpool. The 26-year-old, who earns around £150,000 per week, is believed to be pushing for a significant pay rise that reflects his standing as one of the best defenders in the Premier League. 🚨🆕 Liverpool still have the option to activate a buy-back clause for Jarell #Quansah until the end of May, set at €80 million.

So far, however, Leverkusen have received no indication – neither from the player nor from Liverpool. #LFC‘s current focus is on extending Ibrahima… pic.twitter.com/nCYRJ8nsAB — Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) April 7, 2026 Want to get the latest Liverpool news direct to your phone? Ibrahima Konate Jarell Quansah