Liverpool ready to reward emerging star with new contract

James Shearman

• Updated: 5 May 2024 21:16 BST
• 3 min read

Liverpool are reportedly determined to keep Jarell Quansah at the club for years to come.

Indeed, according to The Mirror, Quansah will sign a lucrative long-term contract at the end of the season.

The 21-year-old was called upon by manager Jurgen Klopp as a result of an injury crisis.

And the England youth international has certainly delivered, helping the Reds to contend for the Premier League title.

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Quansah only signed a new deal last year but that was before he had broken into the first team at Anfield.

He is now set to receive a substantial pay rise as a reward for his fine performances.

The defender is also expected to be an important part of new manager Arne Slot's plans going forward.

Do Liverpool need a new centre-back?

With Joel Matip set to leave Anfield when his contract expires this summer, Liverpool have been heavily linked with a variety of new centre-backs ahead of the window.

Goncalo Inacio, William Pacho, Antonio Silva and Piero Hincapie have all emerged as potential options, with all four players set to cost in excess of €50 million.

However, Liverpool already have Van Dijk’s replacement and Konate’s future partner at the club - in the form of Quansah.

Competition for places is vital, but Quansah has done enough to justify a regular place in the team next season and signing a centre-back willing to play a bit-part role like Matip may be a wise choice in order to prioritise their academy star.