Liverpool were able to beat Premier League rivals Chelsea in the race to sign Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet on transfer deadline-day.
The 20-year-old held talks with the Blues during January but opted to join the Premier League champions in a transfer worth £55million plus add-ons, the Press Association understands.
We have reached an agreement for the transfer of Jeremy Jacquet from Stade Rennais, with the defender set to join the club ahead of the 2026-27 season, subject to a work permit and international clearance 🙌🔴
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) February 2, 2026
Jacquet will spend the remainder of the season at Ligue 1 outfit Rennes before he begins life at Anfield this summer.
