Arsenal are actively pursuing a deal for Bayer Leverkusen defender Jarell Quansah to bolster their defensive options. The club is reportedly looking for cover following news that William Saliba and Jurriën Timber will be unavailable for the start of the upcoming campaign.

Quansah, an England international who moved to the Bundesliga from Liverpool last summer for an initial fee of £30 million, is viewed by Arsenal’s management as a versatile solution. While primarily a central defender, Quansah has demonstrated his ability to play at right-back, notably during his appearances for Thomas Tuchel’s squad at the World Cup. His experience at the international level, including his participation in the tournament's knockout stages, makes him a high-priority target for the Gunners as they look to maintain squad depth during a period of injury-related absences.