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New reports unveil Arsenal’s failed £55.6m summer bid

Arsenal submitted a bid to sign Jarell Quansah from Bayer Leverkusen over the summer, according to a report.

By Dan Critchlow · Daily Cannon

Published: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 11:01 AM

Key Things to Know

Arsenal had a €65m (£55.6m) summer bid for Bayer Leverkusen defender Jarell Quansah rejected, according to Bild.
The proposed permanent transfer fell through as Arsenal ultimately signed Aston Villa center-back Ezri Konsa instead.
Real Madrid and Chelsea are also monitoring Quansah, while Liverpool holds a €70m buy-back clause active next summer.

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Arsenal reportedly submitted a €65m (£55.6m) bid to sign defender Jarell Quansah from Bayer Leverkusen during the summer transfer window. According to German outlet Bild, the Bundesliga club rejected the offer, prompting the Gunners to pivot toward their target Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa to reinforce their defensive options.

Quansah is now attracting widespread interest ahead of future transfer windows, with Real Madrid closely scouting the former Liverpool center-back. Chelsea has also made an inquiry, while Liverpool reportedly retains an active buy-back option for next summer.

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