News about Jarell Quansah

Jarell Quansah has put pen-to-paper on a new long-term Liverpool contract after the 21-year-old was impressed with a show of faith by new Reds boss Arne Slot (inset) after a breakthrough season. Quansah played an integral role during Jurgen Klopp 's farewell season and started the first game of the new Premier League campaign at Ipswich , showing that he is firmly in the plans of the club.

LEWIS STEELE: Liverpool defender Jarell Quansah is in advanced talks to sign a bumper, long-term new contract at Anfield. The new deal would act as a reward for a stellar last 18 months that has seen him break into the first team from an academy player that was out on loan at Bristol Rovers. Quansah played an integral role last season and started the first game of this campaign at Ipswich, showing that he is firmly in the plans of the club.

INSIDE THE LIVERPOOL CAMP - LEWIS STEELE: There is a framed picture on the walls of Liverpool's training base in Kirkby which hangs purposefully in the areas frequented by academy stars. Taken just before the turn of the millennium, the photograph acts as the ultimate inspiration for the stars of tomorrow. Squinting down the camera in the snap were seven homegrown players: Michael Owen, Robbie Fowler, Steve McManaman, David Thompson, Dominic Matteo, Jamie Carragher and, then a fresh-faced teenager, Steven Gerrard. Earlier this year, Liverpool's media team sensed an opportunity to recreate a similar image with new protagonists. After the Reds won the Carabao Cup with a youthful team at Wembley, 11 of the latest academy success stories posed with the final trophy of the Jurgen Klopp era. Trent Alexander-Arnold in a knee-brace - he did not play that day - is the best known, but also present were Jarell Quansah, Conor Bradley, Jayden Danns, Stefan Bajcetic and Trey Nyoni to name just five. Who knows how iconic that image may one day be.

Jarell Quansah revealed his half-time substitution during Liverpool's opening game of the season against Ipswich was "a kick up the backside". The 21-year-old defender was hooked at the interval by manager Arne Slot and replaced by Ibrahima Konate during a 2-0 victory over the Premier League newcomers last month. Quansah has yet to feature again for Liverpool this term, but he was named in Ben Futcher's first England Under-21 squad and awarded man of the match in Friday's goalless draw with Northern Ireland.

LEWIS STEELE: The youngster was pictured with a gloomy expression on the substitutes' bench following being taken off for Ibrahima Konate at the interval. Liverpool were still level but Slot cited that his team were losing too many duels against Ipswich's lanky forward Liam Delap. And Slot has revealed that he spoke to Quansah and the team on Sunday to make it clear he was not being singled out for criticism. The 21-year-old had not made his Reds debut this time last year but had a breakthrough season and earned a senior England call-up.

The start of the new fantasy season has seen significant activity in the transfer market for FPL Gameweek 2, as managers look to repair any early errors made in their squad selection.  Deciding whether to remain patient and bank a transfer or make early moves to avoid losing squad value is a tricky conundrum at the start of the season, not to mention who to target from the glut of options available.  With that in mind, Fantasy Football Hub expert Holly Shand takes a look at the top transfer targets from a series of different categories ahead of Gameweek 2, according to AI predicted points.

SIMON JONES: Newcastle are aware that Liverpool defender Joe Gomez is exploring options after missing the Reds' 2-0 win over Ipswich on Saturday.  The 27-year-old, who wants more regular starting opportunities and in his favoured centre-back position, was not included in Arne Slot's first Premier League matchday squad at Portman Road this weekend. Jarell Quansah was given the nod at centre-half alongside Virgil van Dijk before being ruthlessly hooked by the Dutch manager for Ibrahima Konate at half time.

Arne Slot has given the brutal reason behind his decision to take off centre-back Jarell Quansah halfway through Liverpool 's 2-0 win over Ipswich . The new Reds manager was speaking after a victory in his first game in charge but his side were pushed hard by the Tractor Boys who were playing a top-flight match for the first time in 22 years. But two goals in five second-half minutes by Diogo Jota and Mo Salah settled the contest and the margin could easily have been more emphatic as Liverpool began to purr in the second half and subdued the Ipswich party. There was the satisfaction of a clean sheet for Slot as his team negotiated what always promised to be an awkward opening fixture at Portman Road and survived a vibrant opening first half by the home side. And the Dutchman showed his ruthless side shortly after the final whistle, taking aim at Quansah, 21, who he hooked after just 45 minutes.

The 2024-25 season is almost upon us, with Manchester United and Fulham set to kickstart the new Premier League campaign at Old Trafford on Friday. With so many players to choose from, Fantasy Premier League managers have plenty to ponder ahead of the opening weekend, with popular premiums as expensive as they've ever been and an abundance of budget options to choose from. With that in mind, Mail Sport - with help from our friends over at Fantasy Football Hub - have forged a panel of experts to predict each game's full-time result and the players they expect to score the most points in Gameweek 1.

LEWIS STEELE IN PHILADELPHIA: Even diehard Liverpool fans could be forgiven for not knowing too much about half of the kids on their tour of the United States this summer. This time last year, a certain Jarell Quansah was in that category. He went on that two-game trip to sunny Singapore on the back of a pleasing loan at League One Bristol Rovers. Back then, it was not disrespectful to think he was only there to make up the numbers. A year on, Quansah has been a shining light of Liverpool's jaunt across the Atlantic, putting in stellar performances that have surely put him in contention to be the Reds' No 2 centre back alongside captain Virgil van Dijk in the new season.

Liverpool could be forced to consider bringing in a new defender should Joe Gomez leave this summer. The England international saw a potential £45million move to Newcastle United fall through last month as part of negotiations around the deal for Anthony Gordon and is open minded about seeking a new challenge in his quest for regular first team football. Despite the departure of Joel Matip, the emergence of another Newcastle target Jarell Quansah, and the development on loan at Mainz of Sepp van den Berg, means coach Arne Slot does have options, but Gomez's versatility and consistency has been crucial for Liverpool over recent seasons.

EXCLUSIVE BY CRAIG HOPE AND SIMON JONES: Newcastle were ready to sell Anthony Gordon to Liverpool this week as they strive to comply with financial rules - but talks over a move have broken down. The Reds admire the England winger but the proposed deal - said to include defender Jarell Quansah heading in the opposite direction - was not right for them.

Onlookers said the 26-year-old dined out at the Baoli restaurant with up to 12 friends where they claim he spent around £3,700 on drinks and food on Saturday. The trendy, beachfront bar is the nightclub among the elite with it said to be a favourite spot for Eva Mendes, Jay Z and U2 frontman Bono. Diners said the £325,000-a-week star seemingly wasn't bothered by Gareth Southgate 's snub as he was seen laughing and dancing for three hours before he left and headed to the club at the same venue at 1am. A fellow diner said he recognised Rashford's luxury Richard Mille watch. The Manchester United winger did not even make the provisional 33-man squad for Euro 2024 in Germany when it was announced in May, with uncapped Jarrad Branthwaite, Curtis Jones, Jarell Quansah and Adam Wharton being included instead.

AADAM PATEL: Theo Walcott has revealed that he isn't surprised by the omissions from Gareth Southgate's England squad for Euro 2024, including the choice to leave Jack Grealish out. Grealish missed out on the final squad along with Curtis Jones, Jarrad Branthwaite, Jarell Quansah, James Maddison and James Trafford as well as the injured Harry Maguire.  Walcott, who was famously named in the 2006 World Cup squad as a 17-year-old under Sven Goran Eriksson, will play in an England side alongside the likes of Jermain Defoe, Eddie Hearn and Stuart Broad. 

The Three Lions boss had the unenviable task of telling his stars that they would not be on the plane to Germany in just over a week's time, admitting it was one of his hardest weeks in the role. The omissions of Grealish and Maguire unsurprisingly took the headlines. Both players have played key roles in the Southgate era, especially the Manchester United centre-back, who is usually a mainstay in the back four. The other unfortunate five players to miss out were James Maddison, Jarrad Branthwaite, Curtis Jones, Jarell Quansah, and James Trafford. It means Southgate has gone with a new-look Three Lions side for this upcoming Euros with a hoard of new faces and young guns selected alongside some of his more trusted stalwarts.

Gareth Southgate has an abundance of talent to choose from as England manager and that becomes even more clear when you look at the combined market value of the seven players he axed from his Euro 2024 squad on Thursday. Southgate named his final 26 man squad ahead of Friday's friendly against Iceland with the omissions of Jack Grealish, James Maddison and Harry Maguire dominating the headlines. Curtis Jones, Jarell Quansah, Jarrad Branthwaite and James Trafford were the other were also axed, leaving England fans to debate whether the manager had got it right or not.

The excitement ahead of Euro 2024 has increased further, with England posting their official squad announcement video for the tournament. After initially naming a 33-man provisional squad, England boss Gareth Southgate has now whittled down his selection to 26 players.  Jack Grealish, Curtis Jones, Jarell Quansah, Jarrad Branthwaite, James Maddison and James Trafford have all been left out of the squad along with Harry Maguire, who is continuing to struggle with injury.

Jamie Carragher has praised Gareth Southgate after the England manager's squad for Euro 2024 was revealed. Curtis Jones, Jarell Quansah, Jarrad Branthwaite, James Maddison and James Trafford have all missed out on the final 26-man squad, with Premier League winner Jack Grealish a notable omission. Meanwhile Harry Maguire, a mainstay in Southgate's defence, will also miss out on a tournament squad for the first time since 2016, after being unable to overcome a calf injury.

Liverpool have slapped a £20million valuation on a forgotten defender who hasn't made a senior appearance since 2020. The centre-back in question has been placed on the market but will be assessed by incoming head coach Arne Slot in pre-season. Slot will be looking for a defender to come in and replace the hole left by Joel Matip, with the German centre-half leaving upon the expiration of his contract. The Reds already have a wealth of defensive talent with Jarell Quansah breaking through last season to take his place alongside captain Virgil van Dijk, while Ibrahima Konate and Joe Gomez are also strong options at the back.

Gareth Southgate has left Marcus Rashford, Jordan Henderson and Raheem Sterling out of England's provisional squad for Euro 2024 - while giving shock call-ups to Adam Wharton, Jarell Quansah and Curtis Jones. Rashford pays the price for an underwhelming campaign with Manchester United, while Henderson's international career is surely over after a disastrous season at Saudi club Al-Ettifaq and then Ajax. Sterling, another stalwart of the Southgate era as Three Lions boss, also fails to make the 33-man squad after a hit and miss season with Chelsea.

LEWIS STEELE AT VILLA PARK: Aston Villa missed the chance to secure their place in next season's Champions League as drew 3-3 with Liverpool at Villa Park. The game got off to the worst possible start for the hosts as Emiliano Martinez put the ball into his own net but they hit back quickly through Youri Tielemans. Cody Gakpo restored Liverpool's lead before Jarell Quansah doubled it with a brilliant header after the break.

Sir Alex Ferguson's old adage says that your defence wins you titles, and while Liverpool's back-line has been good, it hasn't been imperious. Could Sepp van den Berg be the answer? Perennially farmed out on loan, the 22-year-old has wooed admirers with good performances at Mainz in the Bundesliga this season. He is rated as the best under-23 centre-back in Europe's top five leagues by WhoScored.com. Should he have a big role at Liverpool next season, or is he too much of a gamble?

Liverpool academy graduate Jarrell Quansah has pledged the club faces a strong future without Jurgen Klopp. Quansah is one of the few Reds playing Spurs today (Sunday) who predates Klopp at Anfield having first signed at the age of five and rising through the academy ranks. He takes a matter-of-fact approach to the German leaving even if his departure has invited similarities with Manchester United's decline post-Sir Alex Ferguson.

LEWIS STEELE: Virgil van Dijk has played through the last two Liverpool games with a dislocated finger which was 'pointing the wrong way' when suffered. The Reds captain needed treatment in the first minutes of Liverpool's away game at Atalanta on Thursday and it can be revealed he suffered a dislocated finger and had to have it popped back into place. It is the second time the 32-year-old has had the injury, first happening playing for the Netherlands against Norway.