Quansah is an obvious profile match for Arsenal.
That matters. Arsenal do not just need another body in defence; they need someone who can step into high-pressure games quickly. Quansah’s recent trajectory suggests he is viewed as a defender with top-level potential, not a developmental punt.
There is a reason this one may not move quickly. The report says Leverkusen signed Quansah from Liverpool only last season in a deal worth £35m. Clubs do not usually invest at that level and then entertain an easy exit a year later unless the offer changes the conversation.
From Arsenal’s side, that creates a familiar transfer dilemma:
With Timber and Saliba sidelined, waiting carries risk. Arsenal’s defensive structure is strongest when the back line is settled, and injuries can force tactical compromises just as quickly as poor form.
If the talks progress, this could become one of the more telling defensive moves of the window. It would show Arsenal are prioritising readiness over patience, and that they see Quansah as a player who can help now rather than later. The next step to watch is whether reports of talks turn into a formal push - because once injuries start shaping transfer plans, hesitation can be costly.