Liverpool Secures £60 Million Deal for Rennes Defender Jérémy Jacquet

Liverpool Football Club has reached an agreement to sign 20‑year‑old French centre-back Jérémy Jacquet from Ligue 1 side Rennes in a deal worth around £60 million, beating off strong interest from Chelsea.

The proposed transfer, which includes a guaranteed £55 million fee plus up to £5 million in add‑ons, is expected to be completed ahead of the 2026‑27 season, with Jacquet staying at Rennes until the current campaign finishes.

Jacquet — a France Under‑21 international known for his defensive promise despite limited top‑flight experience — has emerged as a priority target for Liverpool as they look to strengthen their back line amid contract uncertainty for some existing defenders and injury issues within the squad.

The move represents a major investment in youth talent for the Reds and could provide long‑term defensive depth for the club’s future campaigns.