Liverpool are interested in re-signing defender Jarell Quansah from Bayer Leverkusen amid his impressive season in the Bundesliga, according to reports.
The Reds only sold the centre-back for £35m last summer, but inserted a buy-back clause as part of the deal that becomes active in 2027.
Arne Slot’s side are exploring the market for a new centre-back to replace Ibrahima Konate, who could depart on a free transfer after the season when his contract expires.
The defending Premier League champions missed out on England international Marc Guehi, who joined rivals Manchester City last month, before agreeing a deal for Rennes starlet Jeremy Jacquet.
According to journalist Pete O’Rourke, Liverpool can seal Quansah’s return to the club with a pre-agreed fee, with the contract and paperwork already in place for the move to go through in 2027.
Quansah was part of Liverpool’s major squad reshuffle last summer, which saw the Reds spend over £450m on new signings, including a club-record £125m fee for striker Alexander Isak.
The Merseysiders have also added the likes of Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike and Milos Kerkez, while Luis Diaz, Darwin Nunez and Quansah were among those who made way.
Quansah has been a key player for Leverkusen since his arrival last summer, making 28 appearances across all competitions and scoring two goals.
The 23-year-old also made his debut for England last year, starting in the 2-0 win over Albania in a World Cup qualifier in November.
Quansah, praised as ‘incredible’, made only 58 senior appearances for Liverpool after graduating from the club’s academy, including 17 starts across his two seasons with the first team.
Liverpool are heading for another busy summer window amid a disappointing season under Slot and may look to bring in further reinforcements to their attacking options.
With Mohamed Salah remaining a target for Saudi Pro League dealmakers, the Reds could look to replace the Egyptian with a new arrival on the wing.
According to reports, Liverpool have identified RB Leipzig rising star Yan Diomande as a potential target and are among a host of English and European clubs monitoring the winger.
Diomande’s exceptional Bundesliga displays have turned heads across Europe this season, with the forward scoring seven goals and providing five assists in 19 appearances.
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Pop superstar Taylor Swift married NFL superstar Travis Kelce at a highly-secretive celebration in New York on Friday night.
Both Swift and Kelce went to great lengths to try and maintain a sense of privacy around the occasion, with guests even required to sign non-disclosure agreements before any details of the day could be shared with them.
The couple even individually watermarked every invitation with the guest’s name, meaning that they would easily be able to identify who was at fault if a copy of the invite was to leak to the media.
The pair, who began dating in the summer of 2023, exchanged nuptials at the city’s iconic Madison Square Garden in front of a star-studded congregation of guests.
Among those who are believed to have attended the ceremony were Jay-Z, Steven Spielberg and Bradley Cooper. That trio joined confirmed guests such as Ed Sheeran, Dua Lipa, Graham Norton and Phoebe Waller-Bridge.
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According to a source for the Daily Mail, all of the above were left stunned when Swift’s close pal, Lena Dunham, took to the microphone and made a controversial joke about Kelce’s NFL career.
Three-time Superbowl winner Kelce has enjoyed a highly-successful run in the NFL with the Kansas City Chiefs. In addition to his Super Bowl triumphs, he is an 11-time Pro Bowler and a seven-time All-Pro. The 36-year-old is widely considered to be one of the best tight ends in the history of the game.
However, those accolades apparently didn’t impress Dunham all that much as she laid into the groom’s profession in savage fashion, declaring:
“American football is just straight guys reenacting gay porn.”
The comment reportedly ‘drew gasps’ from those in attendance, although Swift seemed to really enjoy the swipe. As Dunham left the stage, Taylor apparently hailed her pal as “a genius” following her speech.
Swift and Dunham have been friends for years, with Taylor even serving as a bridesmaid at the actress and director’s own wedding in 2021. No information has yet emerged on Travis’ reaction to the line.
Although Kelce is now entering the final stages of his NFL career, he re-signed with the Chiefs back in March, ultimately agreeing to a three-year deal worth a reported $54.7 million.
With Dunham’s NFL jibe becoming one of the few pieces of information to leak from the wedding, Kelce will likely be reminded of the comment on multiple occasions once the new season gets underway in September.
Arsenal have agreed a £17m deal with Besiktas to sell winger Leandro Trossard, according to The Athletic.
The Gunners claimed their first Premier League title in 22 years by finishing seven points above Manchester City, while they also reached the Carabao Cup and Champions League finals.
Manchester United could sign a Premier League alternative to Mateus Fernandes after missing out on the Portuguese midfielder. The Red Devils are keen to find a replacement for Casemiro this summer, with two midfield signings desired in total, including the early-season signing of Ederson.
It has been a frustrating search from Michael Carrick and Co so far, with Tottenham beating them to West Ham star Fernandes, agreeing to pay £85million. United were said to be willing to pay a similar fee, but Spurs were willing to pay upfront and without any major add-ons, something the Red Devils were not willing to do.
That means the search goes on, and it appears United are not close to securing an alternative at this stage, even if there is a likely candidate.
According to the Daily Mail, United are not close to finding an alternative to Fernandes, now set to reassess their options after missing out. But it’s added the Red Devils are ‘known admirers’ of AFC Bournemouth’s Alex Scott, and they could turn to the England international.
Scott was a vital part of Bournemouth’s superb season of last that saw them qualify for the Europa League, and he almost won a World Cup call-up, serving as the main back-up during the pre-tournament training camp.
Scott is a very different midfielder from Casemiro, and while he is more similar to Fernandes, he arguably has a more attacking frame of mind. From that perspective, it would be a little surprising the Red Devils to go in that route, but Scott is a hard-working midfielder who can also do the dirty work.
Still only 22 years of age, the Cherries are said to be demanding £80million to sell Scott this summer, so it wouldn’t be much of a cheaper compromise from Fernandes for United.
Scott was praised repeatedly last season, and Match of the Day pundit Micah Richards said: “I love him. He’s got everything that a midfielder should have playing in the Premier League. I love his game. He takes a good set-piece but it’s his calmness on the ball. He can pass well and receive the ball between the lines.
“A lot of midfielders hide and don’t want the ball but he’s brave on it. He keeps it moving. Every time I watch him, he’s so confident on the ball.”
Alan Shearer added: “He’s having a brilliant season and standing out in every game. Superb.”
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