Liverpool have beaten off competition from Chelsea to sign Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet for a fee of up to £60 million ($82 million), according to British media reports on Monday. However, the 20-year-old is not set to move to Anfield until the end of the season despite Liverpool’s need for defensive reinforcements. Jacquet had been linked with a transfer to Chelsea earlier this month but was reportedly put off the move by the competition for places at centre-back in the Blues’ bloated squad. French under-21 international Jacquet has only made 31 appearances for Rennes since breaking into the first team of the Ligue 1 side last season. Liverpool will reportedly pay an initial £55 million with a further £5 million contingent on add-ons.

Source: Punch February 02, 2026 15:03 UTC