A major transfer twist is unfolding as Liverpool’s rising star Jarell Quansah has verbally agreed personal terms with Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen.

Sources close to the deal reveal that Leverkusen and Liverpool are now in advanced talks to finalize a permanent transfer, with the fee understood to be around £30 million plus performance-based add-ons.

The 21-year-old defender, who enjoyed a breakthrough season under Jürgen Klopp, is now on the verge of becoming the latest Premier League talent to make the move to Germany — with Xabi Alonso believed to be a driving force behind the push.