Liverpool centre-back Jarell Quansah will sign a new contract at Anfield as reward for his impact on the senior team.
The 21-year-old’s current deal, which runs until 2027, was signed in May 2023, ahead of his senior debut and emergence as a key part of the first-team squad under the former manager Jurgen Klopp.
An approach from Newcastle United was rejected in the summer and The Athletic been Liverpool they have now reached an agreement to improve Quansah’s contract at Anfield.
It remains to be seen whether the defender’s contract will be extended, but Liverpool recognized the need to improve the finances on offer to Quansah after becoming a central part of the squad and a contender for the England squad .
Alongside Quansah, Liverpool are also hoping to reach an agreement to extend Ibrahima Konate’s stay at the club. The Frenchman, who has played the lion’s share of minutes at center back alongside Virgil van Dijk, has entered the final two years of his current contract.
Sporting director Richard Hughes has plenty of contract headaches to sort out, including that of Van Dijk, whose contract expires at the end of the current 2024/25 season.
Manager Arne Slot has repeatedly brushed off questions about Van Dijk’s future, insisting the constant speculation was getting “boring” as he was once again forced to answer questions about contract talks with the skipper, as well as with Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mohamed Salah. .
