Real Madrid Tracking Bayer Leverkusen Defender Jarell Quansah: Report

Real Madrid scouts have repeatedly watched the 23-year-old England international, who is under contract at Leverkusen until 2030, with Chelsea and Arsenal also monitoring.

Real Madrid have been tracking Bayer Leverkusen defender Jarell Quansah as they weigh ways to reinforce their defense, according to Sky Sports Germany. The outlet reports that Madrid scouts have watched the 23-year-old regularly and that the club views him as a candidate worth pursuing, with meaningful room to grow. His potential, his physique and his ability to fill more than one defensive role are said to be the qualities that drew Madrid's attention.

The reported interest stems from a broader search for reliability and depth at the back. Injuries have disrupted Madrid's defensive planning across recent seasons and exposed how thin the options are at both center back and fullback, two positions where the club wants dependable cover. As a result, adaptability ranks high among the qualities Madrid is seeking.

Quansah, an England international, offers that kind of adaptability. He is primarily a center back but can also line up at right back, handing a manager extra options when absences pile up or when a match demands a tactical shift. His physical tools and his passing are also valued elements of his game.

Quansah's move to the Bundesliga has kept his development moving in the right direction. Since arriving in Germany, he has attracted attention from clubs that want a defender able to contribute both in possession and when defending.

Any pursuit would begin from a position of strength for Leverkusen. Quansah joined the German side from Liverpool in a €35 million transfer, and a contract running until 2030 hands the club significant leverage over his future. That leverage would matter most if interest from several major clubs hardens into firm bids.

Liverpool's own position complicates matters further. The Premier League club holds a buy-back option worth €70 million that remains live until June 2027, a clause that could open a path to re-signing a player who developed at Anfield. Because it stays in effect across the coming transfer windows, any rival bid would need to account for it.

Madrid would also face competition from England. Chelsea and Arsenal are reported to be monitoring Quansah as well, and their involvement could intensify the race should Leverkusen prove open to talks at any point. According to the report, interest at that level could bring the defender's future into sharper focus.

Before committing to a move, Madrid would need to weigh the likely cost of a deal against the strength of the rival interest. For now, the process described is one of scouting and evaluation rather than a finished pursuit.

For viewers in the United States, England, Quansah's national team, is next in action on Tuesday, October 6, when Czechia visit Wembley Stadium. Kickoff is set for 2:45 p.m. EDT, and the match airs on FS2.