Home » Football » Premier League » Chelsea F.C.

Chelsea target 23 year old defender who already knows how to play in a Xabi Alonso defence

Bild in Germany are claiming that Chelsea have a Bundesliga player in their sights after his England breakthrough in the summer. If you enjoy Talk…

Talk Chelsea

Published: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 11:42 AM

Key Things to Know

Chelsea and Arsenal are reportedly targeting Bayer Leverkusen defender Jarell Quansah.
The 23-year-old former Liverpool player would be targeted for a permanent transfer from the Bundesliga.
Quansah plays in Leverkusen's three-man defensive system originally established under manager Xabi Alonso.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Chelsea and Arsenal are reportedly targeting Bayer Leverkusen defender Jarell Quansah following his emergence with the England national team. According to German outlet Bild, the 23-year-old former Liverpool player has attracted growing interest from Premier League sides due to his impressive form in the Bundesliga.

The article highlights that Quansah is experienced in the wing-back defensive setup instituted at Leverkusen under former manager Xabi Alonso. If signed, he would compete with Wesley Fofana and Josh Acheampong on the right side of central defense.

Read the full article on Talk Chelsea

Chelsea target 23 year old defender who already knows how to play in a Xabi Alonso defence

More Chelsea News

Never Miss a Sports Update