Jarell Quansah buy-back clause explained as Liverpool hit with two defensive worries
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SportFootballLiverpool FC transfer newsNeed to knowJarell Quansah left Liverpool for Bayer LeverkusenJarell Quansah is being linked with a return to Liverpool amid talk concerning a buy-back clause(Image: Jörg Schüler/Bayer 04 Leverkusen via Getty Images)Everything you need to know about Jarell Quansah's buy-back situation:Quansah rumours: Having allowed academy graduate Jarell Quansah to join Bayer Leverkusen last summer, Liverpool are now keeping a very close eye on the youngster's stellar progress in Germany. This clever bit of business ensures the Reds retain ultimate control over the player's destiny despite losing him to the German outfit.Price to decrease: The major catch for the recruitment team is that this specific clause will reduce in next year's summer transfer window.
Protracted talks over a potential contract extension completely collapsed after both parties reportedly failed to find common ground regarding the Frenchman's salary expectations.Konate void: Losing a player of Konate's calibre on a free transfer is a bitter pill to swallow after his successful five-year stint on Merseyside. Though the Dutchman's previous extension provided some temporary stability, the club faces a massive decision regarding their talisman's long-term future over the next 12 months.Defence exposed: With Konate out of the picture and Van Dijk entering the final year of his tenure, Liverpool's central defensive depth looks worryingly thin.
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