Liverpool have won the race for the Rennes centre‑back Jérémy Jacquet. Chelsea were pushing hard but the 20-year-old has decided on a summer move to Anfield. The package is reportedly £55m, plus £5m in add-ons.
The club had explored a deal to bring Lutsharel Geertruida to Anfield before deciding not to proceed with the move. The Netherlands international, who joined Sunderland on loan from RB Leipzig last summer, has made 17 appearances this season and appears likely to remain in the north-east. Arne Slot worked with the versatile defender, who can play across the backline and also as a defensive midfielder, while at Feyenoord with the pair winning the Eredivisie in 2023.
