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Real Madrid keen on Bundesliga defender whom Liverpool can sign for €70 million
As reported by BILD in Germany, Real Madrid are keen on Bayer Leverkusen defender Jarell Quansah and have been closely scouting him this season.
Over the past couple of summers, Los Blancos have significantly strengthened their defensive line, signing players like Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dean Huijsen, Alvaro Carreras, Denzel Dumfries, Ibrahima Konate, and Marc Cucurella.
However, more reinforcements could be needed in the backline, considering Antonio Rudiger’s contract expires at the end of the season, while concerns remain over Eder Militao’s physical state.
It has already given way to links to Finn Jentsch of VfB Stuttgart, but now, Quansah, too, has emerged as an option.
A versatile player
Quansah joined Bayer Leverkusen from Premier League giants Liverpool, where he came through the academy ranks. The Bundesliga club paid a record €35 million fee to sign him in 2025.
And, the 23-year-old has settled in nicely in Germany, establishing himself as a regular starter, thanks to his versatility, as he can play at both right-back and centre-back.
Quansah has made 50 appearances for Leverkusen, even chipping in with five goals and an assist.
He was also a part of the England squad that finished third at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Thomas Tuchel preferring him over Real Madrid’s Trent Alexander-Arnold.
The youngster’s rapid rise has now seemingly put him on the radars of Los Blancos. Interestingly, he is understood to be a close friend of Real Madrid superstar Jude Bellingham.
Liverpool have a buyback clause
However, signing Quansah might not be straightforward for Real Madrid as he has a long-term contract until 2030 at Bayer Leverkusen and will not come cheap.
More importantly, his boyhood club, Liverpool, have a buyback clause worth €70 million, which they can activate to take him back to Anfield.
Beyond that, Chelsea, led by former Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso, have also shown an interest in the England international, while Arsenal already had a €65 million bid rejected this past summer.
So, while Real Madrid may be interested in Quansah for the summer of 2027, signing him will be anything but easy.
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Chelsea, Liverpool ready to move for Real Madrid midfield target in January – report
Real Madrid are keeping a close eye on Alex Scott’s situation. The AFC Bournemouth midfielder has been impressing in the Premier League and recently made his debut for the England national team.
Given their need for a midfield reinforcement, Real Madrid are tracking the youngster as the Spanish giants believe he could provide a different profile to complement their existing options.
Chelsea, Liverpool ready to move in January
According to TEAMtalk (h/t Bernabeu Digital), Real Madrid intend to continue monitoring Scott throughout the season before deciding whether to make a move in next summer’s transfer window.
However, they could face competition from the Premier League, with Liverpool and Chelsea also tracking the 23-year-old.
Both Premier League clubs are preparing substantial offers for Scott ahead of the January transfer window.
Bournemouth have placed an €80 million valuation on the midfielder, although the club have no intention of selling him in January and would prefer to consider a departure next summer.
The Cherries are already looking at potential replacements and have identified Fer Lopez as a long-term successor.
Real Madrid prepared to wait until the summer
Real Madrid are already planning their recruitment strategy for next summer, monitoring several players before deciding which targets to pursue when the transfer window opens.
For now, the Merengues are not expected to make a move for Scott in January. Instead, they intend to continue assessing his performances and availability over the coming months.
If the Bournemouth midfielder becomes available from June onwards, the Spanish capital giants will then decide whether to make a formal approach.
Their preference to wait could leave the door open for Liverpool and Chelsea to move first, particularly if either club are prepared to meet Bournemouth’s valuation during the winter window.
In the meantime, Jose Mourinho & co. are also keeping an eye on other options to strengthen their midfield. In fact, recent reports suggest that an enquiry has been made for Napoli star Scott McTominay.
The Scotsman contract with the Serie A side expires in 2028 and with his club not offering a renewal so far, he could emerge as a serious option.
