Sky Germany's Florian Plettenberg reported on Tuesday that neither Liverpool nor Quansah himself has given Leverkusen any indication the clause will be activated this summer.
The reason is straightforward: Arne Slot's side is currently focused on securing a new deal for French centre-back Ibrahima Konaté, whose contract at Anfield runs out this summer. Locking down the 26-year-old is the priority before any other defensive business is considered.
Quansah, 23, joined Leverkusen from Liverpool last July for £30 million, quickly nailing down a starting spot at the BayArena. The England international has made 23 Bundesliga appearances this season, scoring three times, and his market value has risen to an estimated €40 million — well below the buyback fee Liverpool would need to pay to bring him back now.
The clause is structured in two phases: €80 million if exercised this summer, dropping to €65 million in 2027. Liverpool's calculus is clear — if Konaté renews, the urgency disappears entirely.
If he walks, Quansah becomes a fallback option, and a cheaper one next year. For Leverkusen, who regard him as central to their project, that timeline suits just fine.