Liverpool are set to enter a crucial period in the summer transfer window as they stand on the verge of major squad changes.

The Reds are finally set to secure the signing of Florian Wirtz once and for all this week, while Milos Kerkez is likely to arrive in the coming days as well.

But while excitement reaches fever pitch over both Wirtz and Kerkez, the Liverpool squad is in need of some substantial trimming.

Given the enormous outlay spent on Wirtz, Kerkez and Jeremie Frimpong – plus the desire for Liverpool to add a new striker to the mix – departures are inevitable.

Liverpool ‘in talks’ over $45M transfer exit with ‘active negotiations’ now taking place	Jarell Quansah in active talks for move away from Premier League	Journalist confirms £40m Liverpool deal to get completed next week

Trent Alexander-Arnold and Caoimhin Kelleher have already gone, but they will not be the only players leaving Anfield this summer.

Having already seen two storied Liverpool academy graduates go, Reds supporters may need to prepare themselves for a third exit.

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The current Liverpool owners have forever run the club as one which spends only what it makes.

As a result, they will have to claim some money back in the market.

One of the more saleable assets in this sense is Jarell Quansah, who had a difficult first season under Arne Slot.

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Quansah has been linked with a move away, with Leverkusen looking to exploit their blossoming relationship with the Reds and secure one of Europe’s most promising young centre-halves.

And as Liverpool prepare to snatch Wirtz away, Sky Sports journalist Lyall Thomas says the two clubs are once again in active talks, this time over Quansah.

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“Bayer Leverkusen are in talks to sign Liverpool defender Jarell Quansah,” says Thomas.

“Active negotiations are ongoing – but the deal would be a separate one from Florian Wirtz, if it is completed.

“Sky Sports News previously reported Leverkusen’s interest in Quansah as the Wirtz deal began to progress.

“Quansah – who has been in contention for a senior England cap in recent months – signed a new five-year contract at Liverpool last October.”

Although talks are underway between Liverpool and Leverkusen for Quansah, Rousing The Kop understands that the Reds would still prefer for the 22-year-old to stay put.

Although Quansah found the going tough at times under Slot, Liverpool still rate him very highly and are initially planning for next season with the centre-back on board.

However, should Leverkusen – or any other interested team – be willing to offer £40m or more for Quansah,