Liverpool defender Jarell Quansah is reportedly a transfer target for Newcastle United this summer.
The England international has struggled for minutes under Arne Slot and is yet to start a Premier League match at his preferred role of center-back since being replaced on the opening weekend of the Premier League season at Ipswich.
Quansah, who filled in at right-back during the Carabao Cup final loss to Newcastle before the international break, and is likely to continue in that role for a few more weeks with Trent Alexander-Arnold and Conor Bradley injured, has essentially become fourth-choice at the heart of defence.
The Times claims Newcastle believes he could be available for around $38.7 million this summer, although Liverpool indicated in negotiations last year that it would take a higher offer to prise Quansah away from Anfield.
The Magpies will have more financial wiggle room this summer, with possible Champions League income to help, and see Quansah as a key part of their plans for the 2025/26 season. Newcastle was willing to pay above $64.6 million for the player last summer but Liverpool was unwilling to negotiate. Whether that is different this year remains to be seen.
The Times adds Newcastle wants to sign a goalkeeper, centre-back, and right-sided winger in the upcoming transfer market.
Eddie Howe’s side have also been linked with a move for Tyler Dibling, as has Liverpool. The Daily Mail states the Reds have sent scouts to watch the winger playing for England’s Under-19s.
Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are also said to be interested in the Southampton protegee, who has made 25 appearances in the Premier League this season. The Mail adds that there could be a “multi-team scramble” to try and sign Dibling, with a “hefty fee” required.
Meanwhile, the Times states Southampton could ask for an asking price north of the £100 million ($129 million) Manchester City paid for Jack Grealish in 2021. The reigning champions are also said to be among the interested parties, but the price tag is putting off a number of suitors. Whether Southampton really sticks to that lofty fee is another matter, especially given the south-coast side is staring relegation in the face.
